LONG TERM SUB - Teaching Assistant - French - Primary Programme - ECE

Position: LONG TERM SUB - Teaching Assistant - French - Primary Years Programme - ECE - Sept 2026-Dec 2026
Description

Job Title:

ECE Teaching Assistant

Department:
Early Childhood Education

FTE/ Benefits Status:
Full Time - Benefited

Supervisor:
Assistant Director of ECE

Visa Eligibility:
Not Eligible

LONG TERM SUB - SEPTEMBER 2026-DECEMBER 2026

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments.

To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school's operations, they must also embody the school's values and believe in the school's mission:

ISDenver Values:
Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission:
Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary:

The Teaching assistant is an integral part of the ISDenver student experience, helping to nurture our youngest learners and begin developing their bi-lingual and intercultural skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

Direct Support of Learning and Teaching

• Align with the ISDenver Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs and be a proactive advocate for the school.
• Support the work of the Target Language teaching staff by working with small groups or individuals on learning tasks designed by the teacher

• Communicate effectively with children through questioning, instructing, explaining and decision making
• Provide feedback on the learning process to the teacher for evaluation and planning purposes
• Supervise the whole class as and when needed.

• Participate in visits and trips to support the curriculum

Social Emotional Support

• Develop nurturing relationships with the children in your care and work closely with the teaching staff to ensure all children feel comfortable and confident in their learning environment
• Supervise and support all children as appropriate and following the School Behavior Management Policy
• Communicate and consult with the Target Language teachers and/or Program Coordinator and Division Director/Principal about any student issues that may require specific or unusual action

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances and helps plan any specific education programs being undertaken

• Undertake recess and lunch duties as assigned

Indirect Support of Learning and Teaching

• Assist teacher in management and maintenance of classroom in compliance with requirements of State of Colorado, Department of Human Services licensing requirements and ISDenver policies and procedures.
• Work in close cooperation with assigned teachers, ensuring workload and tasks are managed so that the learning of the students is prioritized and supported fully and appropriately

• Collaborate with assigned teacher to prepare appropriate materials for planned activities
• Collaborate with the assigned teacher to complete administrative duties e.g. photocopying, laminating
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development

• Know, understand and implement all aspects of Licensing as pertains to the Early Childhood setting at ISDenver
• Be familiar with the purpose and scope of educational activities relating to the target language curriculum
• Actively seek opportunities for Professional Development (PD) in order to keep up to date with current best practice
• Attend all TA PD workshops and training as organized by the school to support the School Improvement Plan as appropriate to the role

• Participate in reflection, evaluation and growth programs for teaching assistants
• Attend any appropriate department or school meetings
• Teaching Assistants (TAs) are required to obtain their Group Lead Qualifications (GLQ) by the end of their second year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

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