Bilingual Elementary School Assistant

About the role

The International Schools (ISP) is looking for a bilingual Elementary School Assistant for its St. Jude School. The assistant supports the teacher in delivering instruction and helps create a safe, orderly and caring environment for children, while reinforcing learning in both English and Spanish.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing and implementing instructional activities and provide individual or group support to students during lessons.
• Reinforce instructions and learning content in English and Spanish according to classroom needs.
• Support supervision and positive management of student behaviour.
• Collaborate in developing and organising teaching materials and keep classroom materials, resources and learning spaces tidy.
• Help with attendance records, assignment tracking and basic communication with families.
• Support school activities, events and institutional projects, and ensure compliance with health, safety and school conduct standards.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, arrivals and dismissals when required, and support hygiene habits, organisation and student independence.
• Identify and communicate academic, emotional or behavioural concerns.

Required profile

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration, strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, service-oriented attitude and empathy for children.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to change.
• Positive classroom management and discipline skills.

All staff are subject to safeguarding vetting, including an online due diligence search, references and criminal background checks covering the previous 10 years of employment. The employer is also committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.