Teaching Assistant - Long Term Sub - Eearly Childhood - Spanish

International School of Denver•Denver, CO

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant is an integral part of the ISDenver student experience, helping to nurture our youngest learners and begin developing their bi-lingual and intercultural skills. ISDenver is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments.

Requirements

Must meet State of Colorado requirements for Group Leader qualification (ECE Only).
Must be computer literate.
Required to complete ECT qualification by the end of their second school year.
Must have an application submitted in the PDIS system.
English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation.
Lived experience, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures.
Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate.
Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills.
Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.).
Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferred.
Native use of the target language (French, Spanish or Chinese).
Minimum of two years experience teaching or in a child care setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the work of the Target Language teaching staff by working with small groups or individuals on learning tasks designed by the teacher.
Communicate effectively with children through questioning, instructing, explaining and decision making.
Provide feedback on the learning process to the teacher for evaluation and planning purposes.
Supervise the whole class as and when needed.
Participate in visits and trips to support the curriculum.
Develop nurturing relationships with the children in your care and work closely with the teaching staff to ensure all children feel comfortable and confident in their learning environment.
Supervise and support all children as appropriate and following the School Behavior Management Policy.
Communicate and consult with the Target Language teachers and/or Program Coordinator and Division Director/Principal about any student issues that may require specific or unusual action.
Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances and helps plan any specific education programs being undertaken.
Undertake recess and lunch duties as assigned.
Assist teacher in management and maintenance of classroom in compliance with requirements of State of Colorado, Department of Human Services licensing requirements and ISDenver policies and procedures.
Work in close cooperation with assigned teachers, ensuring workload and tasks are managed so that the learning of the students is prioritized and supported fully and appropriately.
Collaborate with assigned teacher to prepare appropriate materials for planned activities.
Collaborate with the assigned teacher to complete administrative duties e.g. photocopying, laminating.
Other duties as assigned.
Know, understand and implement all aspects of Licensing as pertains to the Early Childhood setting at ISDenver.
Be familiar with the purpose and scope of educational activities relating to the target language curriculum.
Actively seek opportunities for Professional Development (PD) in order to keep up to date with current best practice.
Attend all TA PD workshops and training as organized by the school to support the School Improvement Plan as appropriate to the role.
Participate in reflection, evaluation and growth programs for teaching assistants.
Attend any appropriate department or school meetings.

Benefits

Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week).
Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions).
Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO.
FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time.
Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental.
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D.
Supplemental insurance available through Colonial.
Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation.
Partial tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver.
Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required).
Relocation allowance.
Free daily lunch.
Professional Development opportunities.
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events.