Job Information
International School of Beijing ES Dual Language Instructional Assistant in Beijing, China
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