Primary School Afterschool Academic Skills Instructor

Primary School Afterschool Academic Skills Instructor

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. 

Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who 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 teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

Position Status: Temporary
Hours per week: 1-4 (variable)
Reports to: Head of Primary School
Session Dates: Trimester-long programming begins in August, November, and March.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION
AIS is looking for in-person instructors to join our Afterschool Academic Skills program at the Buckhead Campus location. Instructional languages include: Chinese, English, French, German, and Spanish. The teacher will lead a class that is composed of different levels in grade level clusters (5K/Grade 1, Grades 2/3, and Grades 4/5) in math or literacy skills. The class group is small (3 to 8 students). Sessions can be designated for support (students not yet meeting grade level expectations) or for extension (students meeting or exceeding grade level expectations). The goal of the program is to advance students' academic skills related to essential outcomes to ensure success within the classroom. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspire a love of learning while promoting critical thinking and curiosity through engaging, hands-on activities.
• Provide opportunities to develop and practice math and literacy skills in any of the following areas, based on need and program focus:
  • If Literacy: Use and develop student reading skills (phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and writing skills (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions). 
  • If Math: Teach general math skills and apply them to real-world situations. Regularly support students to build conceptual understanding of math concepts by using concrete and visual representations. Students may work to develop skills in any strand (Number, Measurement, Shape & Space, Data Handling, Pattern & Function). 
• Differentiate content depending on the level of students.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment. 
• Communicate with families about learning activities and student progress. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• High level of academic language proficiency in English required. Additional proficiency in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish (please specify which language in your application). 
• Experience working with elementary school-aged children.
• Background in teaching/education. 
• Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in a multicultural, inquiry-based environment. 
• The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation is that tutors will contribute to the development of the curriculum/program they are teaching.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Classes are 1-2 afternoons per week with hours from 3:00-4:15 PM. Instructors are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to lesson start time. Teachers may offer more than one course/program on different days. 
• Paid team meetings as needed.
• Rates between $80 to $125 depending on the number of students. This is an hourly rate with no other benefits.
• Skills in Google tools and Seesaw are required, or must have a high level or proficiency in equivalent tools. 

EOE
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.