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We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.
Our Mission
We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.
JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:
To assist Chinese Program (CP) teachers and the Chinese Program Leaders in achieving teaching learning objectives that enhance students’ Chinese language proficiency, literacy development, academic growth, and intercultural understanding.
The CP Teacher Assistant will provide:
- clerical support
- student support: individual or small group instruction
- student supervision: individual students, small groups or large groups
The CP Teacher Assistant is expected to provide student instructional support in the target languages of Mandarin and English on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising teacher.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
- Under supervision and guidance of the CP teachers and program leaders, contributes to the school-level Chinese program and its organization and management.
- Provide individual and/or small group instruction in the target languages, i.e. Mandarin and English, to students
- Contribute to and maintain assigned classroom records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner
- Engages and contributes to Chinese Program-related activities
- Assists with organization and management of all curricular areas as directed by a teacher.
- Maintain instructional materials as required
- Prepare, compile and copy instructional materials
- Distribute and collect materials
- Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects
- Contributes to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom.
- Assist teachers in conducting instructional or developmental activities
- Supervise children during arrival/departure times, recess/lunch periods, and transition times while moving among coming on and off buses or as they go to and from learning spaces or between campus venues
- Complete supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of children
- Supervise students while the teacher is occupied
- Participate in formal and informal staff meetings as requested or assigned
- Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students and community
- Develop rapport with students
- Serve as a positive role model for students
- Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents
- Collaborate with Chinese program grade level team members to support student well-being, personal development and academic progress
- Develop understanding and show sensitivity toward students who require specific needs
- Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.
- Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a conscientious manner
- Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files
- Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.
- Observe designated work hours
- Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct and behavior
- Demonstrate safe, ethical and responsible behavior
- Participate in other duties as assigned by the Principal or Chinese Program leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of full-time work experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken language
- Experience and/or knowledge of an inquiry-based, project-based educational setting
- Genuine interest to serve elementary school-aged children
- Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new ideas
- Ability to follow directions, be an active listener, and take initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Appropriate computer skills
- Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and manage student behavior in classroom and non-classroom situations.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
Professional growth:
- Actively participate in professional developments offered by the school
