Teaching Assistant Language Center

Overview

Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring Assistants / After school supervisor ideally Spanish speaker.

Please note that we only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the US and who are physically present in the area at time of interview for an on-site teaching position.

• Supervise a range of levels within several small group settings
• Implement TPRS, songs, art, among others
• Implement a sequence curriculum to include all four pillars of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as presentation, and intercultural knowledge
• Facilitate positive classroom management strategies
• Use developmentally appropriate technology relevant to teaching Languages
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as a team
• Additional duties as assigned
• Plan a classroom curriculum that meets school standards
• Encourage the development of students’ critical thinking skills
• Prepare any necessary learning materials
• Assign homework
• Take attendance
• Grade assignments and provide feedback
• Document students’ learning progress
• Collaborate with other teachers and school personnel to create a healthy and safe learning environment
• Report and document behavioral incidents

• Experience with working with age school children
• Willingness and capacity to assume a wide range of responsibilities
• Maintain and support a climate of mutual respect, which encourages students to take healthy risks: asking questions, sharing opinions, and making mistakes necessary to learn
• Practice culturally responsive teaching
• Ability to utilize sound and developmentally appropriate educational practices related to technology
• Readiness & willingness to learn - Our Academy has an accelerated way of teaching and would need an assistant who is open to change & learning new teaching styles
• Commitment - Our training process is extensive and we would like to hire assistants who are looking at this as a career and not as a job to get by with
• Punctuality - It is imperative to be on time because of class timings and structure, so punctuality is a must
• Focus on content and language that is relevant to the children. Build a positive attitude toward language acquisition
• Integrate arts & crafts with language development
• Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other service providers
• Professionalism, flexibility and a good attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Capacity to focus on the whole child, intentionally developing each individual academically, physically, emotionally, and socially
• Ability to exercise daily flexibility by prioritizing, and problem solving
• Willingness to embrace global thinking and learning that helps expand circles of influence by seeking geographic and cultural opportunities that grow students’ cultural competency
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families

• Love of children and understanding of child development
• Collaborative, creative, and curious nature
• Maturity, professionalism, and good judgment
• Interested in learning new skills and engaged in continuous improvement of practice
• Accurately assess each student's progress; inform student, parents, lead teacher, and the Head
• Cultivate each student's creativity, intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development in an academically rich and relevant context

• Classes are held in Alameda and possibly around the Bay area
• Shifts for adults classes are variable (late morning and / or afternoon)
• Classes for young students are held in the afternoon while some adult classes are held in the evening and / or mornings depending on days and languages
• Work between five days a week in the afternoon
• Periodic training and staff meetings with the Director

• Have excellent communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and resolve issues and challenges creatively
• Be fingerprinted and cleared through a Live Scan background check (FBI & DOJ)
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