Japanese Teacher Assistant for Early Childhood

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Japanese Teacher Assistant for Early ChildhoodDepartment: FacultyReports to: Head of Early Childhood (grades Pre-k Kindergarten) Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)Duration: 10 months August -JuneSchedule: Follows the class and school scheduleGeneral SummaryAll operations at The International School are based on the school's mission, core values and vision as well as the philosophies of the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Program (PYP). As a faculty member of The International School you are expected to read, promote, support and act in accordance with these elements. It is also expected that faculty members actively integrate the IB Learner Profile into all aspects of their workday and model the profile through their own behavior. The values, philosophies and expectations of The International School's mission, vision and PYP standing are integrated into the specific job responsibilities for this position. Below are the job responsibility areas which the teacher assistant is expected to fulfill.Essential FunctionsBefore and After CareArrive on time and be ready to work according to assigned daily schedule to include before and after care dutiesFollow before and aftercare procedures accurately and in a timely mannerBe at check-in location on time for before care duty and have location set up with check-in logAccurately record check-in times for students arriving at before careEnsure student is delivered to their classroom in a timely mannerEnsure students are monitored at all times during before and after careDeliver completed check-in log to designated location in a timely mannerEnsure that students are delivered to their parent or authorized pick up person 100% of the time during pick up or aftercareResponsible when aftercare is complete to return to classroom to finish duties according to your scheduleClassroom Management and SafetyAssist the Teacher with the implementation of The International School's PYP IB curriculum.Read understand and utilize The International School's Student Discipline Philosophy and ProceduresAssume responsibility for knowing the location of all students under his/her charge during the periods in which he/she is assigned to provide care and/or instructionProvide a safe environment according to TIS safety procedures for all students under his/her charge and notify the Teacher first then Head of School, Head of Early Childhood or Facilities Manager when unsafe conditions existTransport students to and from specialist classes in a safe, timely and orderly fashion and assist Specialist Teachers during specialist class periodsResponsible for contacting a substitute when needed according to the substitute policyResponsible for attending excursions and incursions and assisting the Teacher with assigned dutiesResponsible for maintaining an organized, safe and clean classroom environmentActively monitor students at all times especially during students' lunch and/or recesses according to safety policiesRead, understand and follow the policies and procedures of The International School's employee handbook, safety policies and procedure manualsUnderstand, follow and implement the rules and regulations of the Oregon Child Care Division pertaining to the level of students under the Assistant's charge. Provide care and instruction in compliance with those rules and regulationsCommunicationCollaborate with the Teacher, Specialists or Volunteer(s) assigned to his/her classroomCommunicate with the Teacher, Volunteer(s), and Floating Assistants with regards to student needs and other relevant information (e.g. notification of allergies, authorized pick up people, etc)Follow International School of Portland's communication policies and procedure for all communicationsResponsible for checking mailbox and International School of Portland's email account, ensuring that the computer is not used when students are in the classroom unless it is used for instructional purposesResponsible for responding to emails within 48 hoursFollow the weekly classroom schedule established by the International School of PortlandFollow the school calendar established by the International School of PortlandConduct yourself at all times in an appropriate and professional mannerAttend all required meetings such as, professional development, or as faculty meetings as needed occasionallyResponsible for additional duties as assigned by the Teacher, Head of School or Head of Early ChildhoodKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPassionate about and able to fulfill the mission and vision of the schoolCommitment to the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Learner profile as well as the ability to demonstrate these values while teaching and workingSelf-motivated, proactive, resourceful and creative problem solverStrong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlinesDedicated to meeting the needs of diverse student learnersParticipation in staff collaboration events and training opportunitiesThe willingness to implement educational best practices as directed by the Head of School /Head of Early Childhood and/or PYP coordinatorCollaborative team player who can work together with students, faculty colleagues, the administrative team, parents/community, and work independentlyAbility to follow school policies and procedures to ensure a smooth and safe classroom and working environmentAbility to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituentsAbility to communicate effectively with a diverse pool of personalitiesComfortable in an international community with experience living and/or traveling overseas and studying other languagesComfortable proactively learning new technology and integrating technology into the classroom to increase learningProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Experience with Google Suite (gmail, google docs, google calendar)Proficient using a Mac operating systemProficient skills utilizing online database software such as Achieve and ADP.Working Conditions/Physical RequirementsDuring 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 twelveAbility to travel occasionally to attend off-site eventsRequired Qualifications6 months -3 years experience working with Early Childhood or Elementary age childrenDemonstrated proficiency in written and spoken EnglishNative level fluency in the target language along with demonstrated ability to support teaching the target languagePreferred QualificationsAt least 1 year of professional teaching experience in a language immersion classroomBachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Teaching/EducationMaster 's degree in Early Childhood Teaching/EducationCertification for teaching target languagePrevious PYP experience or training