The Awty International School has an opening for a preschool teacher assistant for the 2023-2024 school year.
At Awty, we believe students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Training, degrees, and college coursework in early childhood education are a plus.
Previous work experience with preschool-age children
Native speaker proficiency in Spanish
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work collaboratively within the School
International and independent school experience preferred
The Role:
A teacher assistant at the Awty International School is expected, but not limited to, the following expectations. Applicants should:
work with other teachers and assistants as a contributing team member
support a cooperative and positive environment for students
demonstrate understanding of and commitment to childhood social, emotional, and intellectual development within an international school setting
actively supervise students in class as well as during outdoor activities
help provide an organized, clean, safe environment where learning is a priority
encourage children to communicate respectfully, develop their self-help skills, while respecting their natural abilities, interests and enthusiasm for learning
uphold and reinforce appropriate behavior with students, modeling positive behavior
maintain confidentiality in regards to Awty students, parents, colleagues
attend staff meetings and school events throughout the school year as needed
take on other appropriate duties, such as lunch provision, carpool and bus duty, to name a few, as requested by administration
adhere to the School’s professional guidelines
All applicants should include a cover letter, updated resume and a list of up to three professional references, including your most recent supervisor. Direct inquiries to Acting Head of Early Learning, Kate Adams, kadams@awty.org
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.
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