School Assistant (Bilingual Spanish & English)
About The Position
Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model. Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice. Voices Academies’ School Assistant staff will work during meal, recess and enrichment periods and assist in the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom; prepare meals and assist with cleanup tasks; and perform other duties as assigned. All employees must fully support the mission, vision and values of the school and must be willing to actively and enthusiastically participate in a professional learning community.
Requirements
- Maintain professional appearance and maturity, which establishes a desirable example for students
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general needs and behavior of children
- Knowledge of basic first aid
- Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
- Able to excel in an ethnic and socioeconomic diverse inner city community
Responsibilities
- Communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activities
- Supervises classroom and outdoor playground activities to direct students into safe activities and relationships
- Observes activities of students and assists the teacher in maintaining order
- Informs the teacher on progress or problems
- Administers basic first aid, as needed
- Performs incidental housekeeping tasks, such as arranging objects, putting things away, cleaning tables, chairs, sweeping and work areas
- Performs related work as required
- Learn and adapt new procedures and conditions
- Apply knowledge and practices with good judgment
- Recognize and report hazards to safety
- Learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and related to the program to which assigned
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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