| ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Atlanta International School (AIS) is a preschool to grade 12 private, non-profit school with language immersion and International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Our mission is simple - To develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. The core values that drive our school are: - The joy of learning and purposeful effort.
- Mutual respect and understanding in an intentionally inclusive and intercultural community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Teachers at Atlanta International School are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with children in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. The classroom assistant works with the lead teacher to teach up to 17 students in a play-based, developmentally appropriate manner. Please note that candidates for this role must already hold work authorization for the United States. AIS is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. START DATE: August 2021 REPORTS TO: Principal of Early Learning Center POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead small groups of students or circulate through the learning environment assisting students.
- Help with classroom management, taking over the class if the teacher is out of the room.
- Carry out supervision duties (recess, lunch, etc…) and support with the preparation of classroom materials.
- Collaborate closely with lead teacher(s) to create a seamless experience for the students.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Training and experience in a primary school setting
- Spanish at a native speaker level
- An unwavering commitment to the students
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - An intercultural perspective and/or international teaching experience
- The ability to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles
- An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition
- Successful experience in an inquiry/trans-disciplinary or IBPYP environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
DIVERSITY STATEMENT Atlanta International School is deeply committed to diversity among our staff and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. TO APPLY To apply for this role, please send a resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org using ‘Early Years Classroom Assistant (Chinese)’ as the subject heading. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment. |