Lower School English Teaching Associate; 4th​/5th Grade

OPPORTUNITY Join the vibrant community at the Chinese American International School's Forever Home campus on 19th Avenue as a Lower School English Teaching Associate supporting our 4th/5th grade classrooms. Become part of a team striving to be the world's most innovative, inspiring, and influential Chinese English dual-language immersion school.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate finds resonance with CAIS's mission to Embrace Chinese, Become Our Best Selves, and Contribute to a Better World; our Core Values of Courage, Curiosity, Inclusion, Kindness, and Perseverance; and our Strategic Vision. As CAIS aims to empower independent, effective, and inspired learners, we look for a candidate adept at student-centered pedagogy such as differentiation, use of assessment to inform teaching, and Workshop-based instruction.

This candidate can foster a joyful learning community that strikes a developmentally appropriate balance between deepening students' academic skills and nurturing their curiosity and creativity. Our new team members will collaborate with 4th/5th grade colleagues and enjoy a wealth of professional development opportunities.

CAIS offers a dynamic dual culture setting in which faculty are immersed in a culture of language learners. We look for a candidate who will embrace CAIS's work to create an equitable, inclusive environment where all faculty, students, and families are supported in their individual identities. We welcome all applicants who aim to actively support and participate in our diverse and inclusive community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Work with the 4th/5th grade team to support daily classroom activities aligned with student-centered pedagogy and Workshop-based instruction

Support classroom teachers to prepare curriculum and assist in instruction and assessment to align with school mission, policies, goals, and initiatives

Support students throughout the day, including recess, lunch, and transitions

Lead small group instruction in collaboration with and guidance from the teacher

Provide for the physical safety of students

Support the daily operations of the school by assisting with arrival and dismissal

Be knowledgeable of and follow school policies and procedures, in particular those dealing with confidentiality, cross-cultural understanding, discipline, harassment and communication, health and safety or licensing regulations

Communicate with lead teacher for feedback on professional growth and development

Interact with students using a positive, supportive, and respectful attitude, language, and tone, using a positive discipline approach to guide behavior

Develop a positive intellectual, emotional, and social environment within the classroom and a class community in which all students feel valued and a sense of belonging

Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the school community, including students, staff, and parents ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Interest in elementary education

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds

Commitment to school mission, policies, and initiatives

Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance

Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance

Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI