Assistant Teacher (Spanish)

Position: Assistant Teacher (French/Spanish) 

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Principal and/or Principal 

Position Description:  Responsible for assisting the classroom Lead Teacher with the general supervision and management of the class including individual and group instructions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily curriculum under the direction of the Lead Teacher, which includes lessons plans.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest

centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.

• Supervise the classroom when the Teacher is out of the room.
• Help with the general housekeeping tasks in the classroom.
• Assist the Teacher in other ways as requested.
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the school at all times.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of elementary education.
• Assist Teacher with implementation of appropriate early elementary education experiences.
• Attend school functions.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
• Report to Teacher any problem which may occur with the children.
• Observe record and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.
• Help Teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children at grade level.
• Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom.
• Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene and manners.
• Help Teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled at the school.
• Other tasks as requested.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

• Associate degree and 3 years’ experience working with children in an educational environment.
• Native fluency in target language.

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Be a mature individual.
• Have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in elementary education.
• Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule.
• Have effective interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, stretching and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work with children on the floor.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing.
• ISL is and Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires ISL to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.