Chinese-Teacher Aide For Early Childhood

Title: Chinese Teacher Aide for Early Childhood
Department: Faculty
Reports to: Head of Early Childhood (grades Pre-k Kindergarten)
Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Duration: 10 months August -June
Schedule: 40 hours (M-F) Follows the class and school schedule

Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 School Year!

Effective start date: August 2023

General Summary

The International School of Portland (ISP) is an independent, coeducational, language immersion IB day school for 350 students, Pre-K (3-year-olds) -Grade 5. The mission of the School is to inspire children to become global citizens through an inquiry-based learning environment of total immersion in multiple languages and cultures. It is located just south of downtown Portland, Oregon on the edge of the Waterfront District, making this close-knit campus with outdoor playground areas attractive to families on both sides of the river.

The centrally located campus provides an urban environment where students benefit from easy access to the Oregon Ballet, the Portland Japanese Garden, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Art Museum, and so much more! The School itself functions in five buildings, the most recent being Learners' Hall, which houses classrooms, a faculty lounge, and some offices.

For 30 years, ISP has provided a warm, multicultural environment where children experience full language immersion from preschool through Grade 5 in three language tracks: Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.

Small classes and an inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum enable the students to acquire language fluency and cultural competence as they learn to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom and throughout life. The engaging and robust academic program is taught primarily by native speakers from around the world.

Today, our school is actively recruiting for the position opening of Chinese Teacher Aidefor Early Childhood. Ideally, this position will begin effective August 2023 for the new 2023-2024 school term.

Essential Functions

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

• Demonstrate understanding of the mission, philosophy, values, and teaching principles of The International School of Portland (ISP)
• Demonstrate understanding of the PYP framework for teaching and learning in the Early Years
• Works to create strong relationships with the students based on trust
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental stages and the needs of young children
• Assist Teachers and support students in accessing the curriculum through inquiry-rich learning engagements
• Assist children individually and in small groups under the teacher's guidance to support their learning
• Assist the Teacher by observing and recording student performance as requested to assess progress
• Become familiar with the rules and regulations of the Oregon Child Care Division
• Ensure necessary professional development training is taken to maintain EC license
• Conduct themselves appropriately and professionally at all times
• Is present on campus during the times identified as ISP work hours
• Attend ISP 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
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Head of Early Childhood or Head of School

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• 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, occasionally typing on a computer keyboard, and frequently reading information on a computer screen.

• Ability to handle the physical demands of working with children ages three through twelve

• Ability to travel occasionally to attend off-site events

Required Qualifications

• 6 months -3 years 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

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional teaching experience in a language immersion classroom

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Teaching/Education

• Certification for teaching target language

• Previous PYP experience or training

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Complete employment application (https://intlschool.isolvedhire.com/jobs/)
2. Include current resume
3. (Optional) Submit copies of training certificate(s), college degree(s), etc.

**Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Early Learning Division Office of Child Background Check https://ssl7.emp.state.or.us/ccd/**

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value a diverse workforce to attain our mission and support our community.