Spanish Assistant Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

Join our dynamic bilingual IB school just minutes from Manhattan, and inspire young minds every day in a warm, international community! Duties and Responsibilities Assists with classroom and behavior management Keeps the classroom and the school clean, tidy, and presentable at all times Assists Lead Teacher in a range of tasks as needed Assists with pastoral care Leads outdoor play and any field trips Participates in meetings and trainings as needed May perform diaper changing, feeding and soothing of very young children depending on the class Assists in other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications Excellent command of Spanish & English 3 years working experience in school Degree in early childhood education, child development or similar discipline preferred Experience with the IB PYP is preferable, but not required Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy Team-player Commitment to diversity and inclusion Previous experience at an international school and/or cultural fluency derived from international experience is a plus Schedule 8 hours Monday to Friday Possibility for part-time positions and to work extra hours Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance IB Professional development Paid time off 401(k) Life insurance Disability Insurance Salary $3,500 per month The school is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the promotion of the welfare of students. We expect all staff, service contractors and volunteers to align with this vision. Applicants are required to undergo safeguarding and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, online searches, criminal/criminality checks or equivalent, social media checks and any other background screening checks deemed necessary for the role. Successful applicants will be mandated to complete authorized background screening checks and provide references. The school takes full responsibility for ensuring the welfare, health, and wellbeing of all children and young adults. We cultivate a vigilant “Culture of Care” that prioritizes and monitors the safeguarding of students above all considerations. This commitment is fundamental to our ethos, and we expect all members of our community to actively participate in maintaining a safe and secure environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools