Instructional Aide SY26-27
About The Position
District of Columbia International School (DCI), a public charter school serving more than 1,600 students in grades 6–12, is hiring a full-time bilingual Instructional Aide. The role provides in-person student support, including substitute teaching, and administrative support for school leadership. The aide may teach courses or serve as the sole substitute instructor, support teachers in classrooms, and assist students and staff across the school. The position may also provide support to office, front desk, facilities, extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. The hourly range is $22.43–$27.74; the starting rate depends on education and relevant experience. DCI is committed to a culturally diverse faculty and staff and a multicultural, multilingual environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and carry orders and deliveries short distances.
- Experience in a school environment.
- Comfort using Mac computers.
- Ability to draft and create documents and spreadsheets.
- Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families.
- Clear a background check.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent is highly preferred.
- Bilingual ability in French, Spanish, or Chinese and English is preferred.
- Proficiency communicating with G Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary.
- Support teachers as an additional instructor in the classroom.
- Interact professionally and invitingly with students, teachers, and other community members.
- Provide discipline and informal counseling in response to student issues, including tracking disciplinary responses.
- Provide support to office, front desk, and facilities staff as necessary.
- Assist students and staff as necessary.
- Communicate professionally with parents, students, and staff in French, Spanish, or Chinese and English.
- Support the Activities, Clubs and Extracurricular team and/or Athletic Director when needed.
- Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Daily planning time for teachers
- Reasonable class sizes
- Appropriate technology and support to do the work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
