Mission:
The International School of Los Angeles is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence in a nurturing environment.
Our mission is to develop bilingual critical thinkers who are open-minded, confident and caring, and equipped to thrive in a diverse, competitive world.
We offer a preschool through 12th grade curriculum that culminates in the French baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate®’s Diploma Programme.
Context:
The Teacher Assistant will work to foster students’ academic success, assisting in all aspects of classroom and school functions.
He/she must be a team player, committed to the School’s mission, and passionate about encouraging excellence in education.
Job Description
Title: Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Campus Director
The Teacher Assistant works under the supervision of the teacher (during class time)
Location: Los Feliz, CA
Specific responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Classroom Duties
Assist the teachers in implementing curriculum and preparing daily activities.
Appropriately supervise students while keeping them safe at all times, in the classroom and on the playground.
Assist the student with activities of daily life (e.g.
restroom use, lunch and snack times, dressing).
Communicate with the teachers regarding all aspects of students’ care as well as classroom management.
Support bilingual education via continuous interaction with students.
Supervise students during morning and after-school daycare.
Participate in field trips.
Attend training during in-service days.
Attend and engage in occasional school events that may take place during nights and/or weekends.
General Expectations
Be a positive role model.
Be customer service oriented and professional Following the teacher’s instructions, support student learning by treating students fairly and responding to their questions and concerns.
Use appropriate language and give clear directions suitable for the students’ age.
Selection Criteria
Required education and experience:
At least one year of experience working with children.
Have a certificate of Early Childhood Education (or currently working toward the completion of one) Must have native proficiency in English and French Ease and experience with Windows-based computers, the internet, emails, etc.
Unimpeachable ethical standards and personal integrity
Supervisor’s responsibility:
All employees must supervise students and are expected to comply with our School Child Protection and Mandated Reporter Policies.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment and often outdoors.
May be exposed to heat and cold when outside.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, watch the facilities and the children and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:
Work days are Monday through Friday; campus hours of operation are 7:30am-6:30pm.
Travel:
Occasional field trip travel and travel to other campuses for training.
Work Authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the United States, must take and pass the Department of Justice Live Scan, and must meet all requirements of health screening, TB, and immunizations.
The International School of Los Angeles provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00
– $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Language:
French (Required)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No