Primary School Bilingual (English/Mandarin) PYP Teaching Assistant

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action. 

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. 

Teaching Assistants at AIS have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With a transdisciplinary focus, AIS teaching assistants also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

JOB PURPOSE
Primary School teaching assistants collaborate with a full-time teacher, sharing the responsibility of the class. Teaching assistants help in implementing curriculum and offer ideas and suggestions regarding classroom instruction. Teaching assistants foster an intentionally inclusive atmosphere where all students feel a sense of belonging. 

Position Status: 10-month employee
AIS Position Status: Teaching Assistant
Hours per week: 40 hours (Full-time)
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Primary School
Start Date: July 28, 2025
Application Deadline: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate and co-teach with lead teacher
  • Work closely with your classroom lead teacher to prepare and deliver inquiry-based lessons across subjects, ensuring a transdisciplinary approach.
• Differentiate for learner variability
  • Help the lead teacher provide differentiated instruction, especially with small groups or individual students
• Cultivate relationships with students and build a positive classroom environment
  • Foster a restorative approach to community-building, creating a sense of belonging where students feel valued, respected, and engaged in relevant, real-world learning.
• Develop an intentionally inclusive and safe learning environment where all voices are seen, heard, and valued 
  • Value students' linguistic, cultural, racial, and ethnic identities, fostering a supportive classroom culture.
• Establish a proactive, supportive classroom culture with clear and consistent routines
  • Model and practice classroom expectations that reinforce respectful behaviors using restorative practices to build independence with thinking and learning
• Foster a dynamic and joyful learning environment by implementing engaging inquiry-based lessons 
  • Inspire a love of learning while promoting critical thinking and curiosity through engaging, hands-on activities.
• Implement best practices for dual language learning and teaching
  • Teach students at various language proficiency levels and provide varied instruction across reading, writing, listening, and speaking for diverse purposes.
• Communicate with diverse cultural and linguistic groups
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, integrating culturally responsive strategies
• Demonstrate a flexible mindset
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher to adjust instructional practices based on feedback.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in working with children. 
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Restorative Practices and/or Responsive Classroom preferred.

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site : a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment. 

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.