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ES Dual Language Instructional Assistant (Chinese)

Beijing, China | Support Staff | School Year: 2024-2025
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Job Description
JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:
 
To assist Dual Language (DL) Program teachers and the Dual Language Program Leader in achieving learning objectives that promote student success in bilingualism, biliteracy, high academic achievement and socio-cultural competence within and outside the classroom.  
 
The DLTeacher Assistant will provide:
  • clerical support 
  • student support: individual or small group instruction
  • student supervision: individual students, small groups or large groups 
 
The DL Teacher Assistant is expected to provide student instructional support in the target languages of Mandarin and English on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising teacher. 
 
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
 
Under supervision and guidance of the DL teacher and program leader, contributes to the school-level Dual Language educational program and its organization and management.
  1. Provide individual and/or small group instruction in the target languages, i.e. English and Mandarin, to students 
  2. Contribute to and maintain assigned classroom records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner
  3. Engages and contributes to Dual Language Program-related activities
Assists with organization and management of all curricular areas as directed by a teacher.
  1. Maintain instructional materials as required
  2. Prepare, compile and copy instructional materials
  3. Distribute and collect materials
  4. Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects
Contributes to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom. 
  1. Assist teachers in conducting instructional or developmental activities
  2. Supervise children during arrival/departure times, recess/lunch periods, and transition times while moving among coming on and off buses or as they go to and from learning spaces or between campus venues 
  3. Complete supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of children 
  4. Supervise students while the teacher is occupied
  5. Participate in formal and informal staff meetings as requested or assigned 
  6. Serve as a substitute for the DL classroom teacher as needed
Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students and community
  1. Develop rapport with students
  2. Serve as a positive bilingual, bicultural role model for students 
  3. Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents
  4. Collaborate with Dual Language grade level team members to support student well-being, personal development and academic progress
  5. Develop understanding and show sensitivity toward students who require specific needs
Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.
  1. Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a conscientious manner
  2. Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files
Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.
  1. Observe designated work hours
  2. Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct and behavior
  3. Demonstrate safe, ethical and responsible behavior
Participate in other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

 

Skills & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of full-time work experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Chinese and Mandarin, both written and spoken language
Experience and/or knowledge of an inquiry-based, project-based educational setting
Genuine interest to serve elementary school-aged children
Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new ideas
Ability to follow directions, be an active listener, and take initiative
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Appropriate computer skills
Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and manage student behavior in classroom and non-classroom situations.
 
Collaboration/Teamwork:
 
Professional growth:
Actively participate in professional developments offered by the school

 

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