Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant Spanish Immersion
International Spanish Language Academy
- Edina, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Mission: ISLA, a Pre-K-5 Spanish immersion community, empowers the whole child by nurturing the development of personal growth, strong character, academic excellence, and global vision.POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist classroom teachers in carrying out all responsibilities associated with preschool immersion teaching assignments
- Assist classroom teachers in conducting classroom instruction of all basic subjects in Spanish.
- Work with small groups or individual students in math and/or reading
- Proactively engage with staff, students, and families in a positive and helpful manner
- Collaborate with preschool team members, program specialists, program coordinator, executive director, and other staff regarding program implementation.
- Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures, and evaluation processes in immersion programs.
- Participate in in-service program planning and staff development activities.
- Participate in immersion and the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme training programs.
- General supervision during recess, lunch, arrival and dismissal.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to relate positively to preschool children.
- Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the full immersion teaching philosophy.
- Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to inquiry, child-centered learning
- Excellent proven communication skills (non-verbal, oral, written, and listening.)
- Good organizational skills and flexibility in relating to students, parents, peers, and supervisors.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment through cooperation and participation.
- In-depth knowledge of Hispanic culture.
- Ability to appropriately teach children with different ability levels and learning styles.
- Ability to understand that students are individuals, and the skill to work effectively with individual strengths and needs of students.
- Knowledge and ability to creatively instill the love of learning in students.
- Creatively strive to make connections with parents, other classes, community, and beyond.