EBI is seeking faculty and staff members who, in addition to their specific responsibilities, demonstrate the following:

• Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment;
• Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship, and the cultivation of character;
• Support the mission of EBI;
• Bring a positive attitude and a sense of professionalism to the School community.

The fundamental responsibility of every teacher is to commit to the values and beliefs of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and to work constantly to translate them into daily classroom practice. The school’s primary purpose is student learning and this job description is therefore structured according to the three central questions relating to this learning. 

Also, in recognition of the fact that we aim to be a community of learners, we have added a final question, which focuses upon our responsibility for our own learning. 

The Lower School Associate Teacher works with the instructional staff of EBI in all areas of responsibility assigned. They are involved in planning and organizing learning experiences and directly supervise children. 

They maintain quality relations with the children, the teachers and parents.

Specific responsibilities include:

Committed to the EBI mission of academic excellence:

• Aligns and communicates learning goals with EBI mission and core values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, global citizenship and character
• Integrates EBI mission into classroom activities
• Creates instructional goals and activities with high expectations
• Uses the designated language of instruction
• Plans and prepares for teaching to maximize student learning

• Remains current with content knowledge in one’s subject area/s
• Plans to meet IB standards and practices
• Plans lessons that have a student-centered constructivist approach
• Plans based on the IB learner profile
• Plans for the use of technology and other resources as tools to enhance learning goals
• Plans for student reflection and self-assessment
• Plans collaboratively within teams
• Uses student assessment/data to plan future lessons

• Builds a community in the classroom, where students feel safe, included, represented and appreciated
• Models and incorporates the IB learner profile
• Exhibits student work
• Pursues open-ended inquiry and real life research through a student centered constructivist approach
• Involves student actively in their own learning
• Addresses the needs of student with different levels and types of abilities
• Uses technology tools to enhance student performance when appropriate
• Uses a range and balance of teaching strategies, resources and equipment to support student learning
• Empowers students to feel responsible and to take action

• Demonstrates flexibility
• Plans collaboratively within teams/departments
• Works toward building consensus in grade level and/or subject area meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HOS or supervisor

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bilingual English Spanish required
• Experience working in the educational setting with elementary school children.
• BA Required
• Knowledgeable in Education Technology practices
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using Standard English
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.

Interested candidates should submit the employment application, and upload the resume and a letter of interest to the employment application.

EBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

About Escuela Bilingue Internacional

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a PK to grade 8 independent school with two campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area: one in Oakland and one in Emeryville. EBI is the only Spanish-English bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Northern California. Guided by the International Baccalaureate tenets that promote inquiry, respect, and understanding among an array of diverse learners, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is the only Spanish-English bilingual IB independent school in Northern California. A personable and inclusive school community with a welcoming culture, EBI provides a rich, multilingual, international learning experience for its students. In addition, EBI families play an integral part in the school’s development. As a school of distinction, EBI embraces its strong cultural heritage and is authentic in its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and social justice.

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