Bilingual Preschool Teacher's Aide; Instructional Ch

Full-time Bilingual Preschool Teacher's Aide (Instructional) - Pope Francis Global Academy
- Chicago
- Vic. IV

The Bilingual Instructional Preschool Teacher Assistant plays a key and essential role and actively partners with the lead teacher to implement a language intensive curriculum, supports dual-language learners in both languages, daily routines, and
maintains a well-managed classroom that enhances each child’s experiences through nurturing, positive, and respectful interactions. The teacher assistant promotes and models Catholic values and supports the spiritual, emotional, and academic
development of each child actively fostering a sense of belonging, curiosity, and foundational skills for lifelong learning. The Bilingual Instructional Preschool Teacher Assistant works under the direct supervision of the lead teacher to provide instructional and cultural support in a Christ-like culture of joy and student-centered learning environment. This role assists the lead teacher in implementing early childhood initiatives related to growth and development among all domains: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive, including language acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support and Expertise
Goal: To provide consistent, high-quality instructional and linguistic support that
nurtures dual-language development and social-emotional growth in a Christ-centered
environment.
Measurement: Success will be reflected in students’ progress toward developmental
milestones, increased language proficiency, classroom engagement, and positive
feedback from families and the lead teacher.

• Communicates regularly with the lead teacher to clarify student learning goals,
  behavior management needs, and other tasks.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to deliver standards-based instruction aligned
  with early childhood developmental milestones.
• Lead small-group and one-on-one learning activities that support literacy,
  numeracy, and other content areas
• Support skills and best practices, as modeled or directed by the lead teacher,
  related to language development, and social-emotional learning.
• Reinforce lesson objectives through scaffolded instruction in both English and
  Spanish.
• Utilize assessment tools to inform and adapt support for individual learners.
• Integrate hands‑on, inquiry-based learning practices that reflect best practices in
  early education.
• Assist the teacher with digital lesson planning, creating visual aids, and preparing
  technology-enhanced learning materials.

Student Supervision & Safety
Goal: To consistently ensure a safe, respectful, and well-supervised learning environment
that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every child.
Measurement: Success will be reflected in incident‑free supervision records, effective
transitions, observable student engagement, and positive feedback from the lead teacher
and families.

• Shares the responsibility with the lead teacher to ensure the safety and
  well‑being of all preschoolers at all times (including safety and emergency drills)
• Must be safety-conscious, uphold all early childhood rules for safety, sanitation,
  and supervision
• Promotes a respectful and nurturing environment through proactive guidance and
  positive behavior strategies both indoors and outdoors.
• Proactively supervises students during classroom activities and daily routines,
  recess, snack/lunch, rest time, and all spaces where students occupy.
• Manages smooth and safe transitions during arrival and dismissal.

Classroom Management and Organization

Goal: To help maintain an organized, inclusive, and faith-centered classroom that
nurtures each child’s development and supports effective teaching and learning.
Measurement: Success will be evident in student engagement, smooth classroom
routines,…