Chinese Teacher Assistant Early Childhood

Chinese Teacher Assistant for Early Childhood

per hour depending on experience

Hourly, Full Time

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition discount

A Teacher Aide shall have the duty and responsibility to meet the following standards and requirements:

• Demonstrates understanding of the mission, philosophy, values, and teaching principles of ISP
• Demonstrates understanding of the PYP framework for teaching and learning in the Early Years
• Works to create strong relationships with the students based on trust
• Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental stages and needs of young children
• Supports the children to access the curriculum through inquiry-rich experiences
• Assists the Teacher and supports students to access the curriculum through inquiry-rich learning engagements
• Assists children individually and in small groups under the teacher's guidance to support their learning
• Assists the teacher by observing and recording student performance as requested to assess progress
• Becomes familiar with the rules and regulations of the Oregon Child Care Division
• Ensures necessary professional development is taken to maintain EC license
• Conducts themselves appropriately and professionally at all times
• Is present on campus during the times identified as ISP work hours
• Attends IS meetings and events when requested by the Head of School
• Reports to the Teacher and carries out such additional duties as are assigned and consistent with the role of a Teacher's Aide
• Collaborative team player who can work together with students, faculty colleagues, the administrative team, parents/community, and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Google docs, Google Calendar) is preferred
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Head of EC and or Head of School
• Participation in staff collaboration events and training opportunities

• During peak activity periods, this position may require working in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week.
• Capable of quickly traveling to multiple locations on school campus including up and down hills, lifting or otherwise carrying 40 pounds, traveling up/down flights of stairs, standing and sitting for long durations
• Ability to handle the physical demands of working with young children
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend off-site events

• At least 6 months experience working with Early Childhood or Elementary age children
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English
• Native level fluency in the target language along with demonstrated ability to support teaching the target language
• Candidates must obtain Central Background Registry (C ) clearance, CPR training and a valid Food Handler's card, along with completing all other necessary onboarding documentation, prior to their first day of work

• 1-2 years of professional teaching experience in a language immersion classroom
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Teaching/Education or equivalent experience
• Certification for teaching target language
• Previous PYP experience or training