Bilingual Elementary School Assistant

About the role

ISP is looking for a bilingual elementary school assistant to support teachers and students in an English-Spanish classroom setting. The role covers helping with instruction, supporting student behaviour and wellbeing, and assisting with day-to-day classroom organisation.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, 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.

The employer states that all post holders must undergo vetting, including an online due diligence search, references and a criminal background check covering the previous 10 years of employment. The employer also promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.