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JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

To assist Dual Language (DL) Program teachers and the Dual Language Program Leader in achieving learning objectives that promote student success in bilingualism, biliteracy, high academic achievement and socio-cultural competence within and outside the classroom.

The DLTeacher Assistant will provide:

• • clerical support

• • student support: individual or small group instruction

• • student supervision: individual students, small groups or large groups

  The DL Teacher Assistant is expected to provide student instructional support in the target languages of Mandarin and English on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising teacher.

  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Under supervision and guidance of the DL teacher and program leader, contributes to the school-level Dual Language educational program and its organization and management.

• Provide individual and/or small group instruction in the target languages, i.e. English and Mandarin, to students

• Contribute to and maintain assigned classroom records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner

• Engages and contributes to Dual Language Program-related activities

  • Assists with organization and management of all curricular areas as directed by a teacher.

• Maintain instructional materials as required

• Prepare, compile and copy instructional materials

• Distribute and collect materials

• Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects

  • Contributes to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom.

• Assist teachers in conducting instructional or developmental activities

• Supervise children during arrival/departure times, recess/lunch periods, and transition times while moving among coming on and off buses or as they go to and from learning spaces or between campus venues

• Complete supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of children

• Supervise students while the teacher is occupied

• Participate in formal and informal staff meetings as requested or assigned

• Serve as a substitute for the DL classroom teacher as needed

  • Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students and community

• Develop rapport with students

• Serve as a positive bilingual, bicultural role model for students

• Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents

• Collaborate with Dual Language grade level team members to support student well-being, personal development and academic progress

• Develop understanding and show sensitivity toward students who require specific needs

  • Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.

• Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a conscientious manner

• Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files

  • Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.

• Observe designated work hours

• Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct and behavior

• Demonstrate safe, ethical and responsible behavior

  • Participate in other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of full-time work experience

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Chinese and Mandarin, both written and spoken language

  • Experience and/or knowledge of an inquiry-based, project-based educational setting

  • Genuine interest to serve elementary school-aged children

  • Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new ideas

  • Ability to follow directions, be an active listener, and take initiative

  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

  • Appropriate computer skills

  • Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and manage student behavior in classroom and non-classroom situations.

  Collaboration/Teamwork:

  Professional growth:

  • Actively participate in professional developments offered by the school