Preschool Teacher Assistant

SEK International School; Villanueva de la Cañada; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

Immediate start

9:00–17:00 schedule

Job summary

SEK International School seeks a Preschool Teacher Assistant for an immediate start in the Madrid area. The role supports an all-English immersion classroom, helping plan and deliver engaging activities that foster early language, cognitive and social development.

Requirements: a degree in Early Childhood Education, Level C1 English, and ability to communicate in Spanish. Experience in international contexts and IB/ Montessori exposure are desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires a teaching degree with a focus in Early Childhood Education.
• English proficiency at C1 level and ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Experience in international contexts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in planning, developing and delivering engaging activities in an all-English classroom.
• Assist with transitions, daily routines, and ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Design developmentally appropriate activities to foster language, cognition and social-emotional skills.
• Provide ongoing formative assessments and communicate progress with families.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support student development and school culture.

Skills

English Proficiency (C1)

Spanish communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

SEK El Castillo International is looking to hire a Preschool Teacher Assistant, with immediate availability.

Mission:

To provide a stimulating, safe and child-centered learning environment where early learners can develop cognitive, social, emotional and linguistic skills in an all-English environment. Committed to fostering children's natural curiosity, promoting active exploration and discovery, and cultivating a love of learning that lays the foundation for lifelong, holistic development.

Functions:

• Support the teacher in planning, developing and delivering engaging learning experiences in the classroom, actively contributing to the preparation and implementation of activities and learning opportunities that respond to students’ needs and interests. Support the teacher during lessons and take an active role in facilitating learning through play, exploration and interaction.
• Provide support and care for students throughout the daily routine, including transition times, arrival and departure, changes between activities, basic hygiene and self-care routines, and nap/rest time. Help students develop increasing independence while ensuring their wellbeing, safety and emotional needs are supported.
• Planning and implementation of educational activities: Design and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lessons for preschool children that foster language development, cognition, motor and social-emotional skills, as well as early learning of basic academic concepts.
• English Immersion: Provide a total English immersion environment where students can develop language skills naturally and effectively through daily interactions, songs, stories, games and activities.
• Progress Assessment: Conduct ongoing formative assessments and observations to monitor each child's progress and tailor instruction to individual needs, while maintaining open and effective communication with parents and other members of the educational team.
• Supporting social-emotional development: Provide a safe and supportive environment where students can develop skills to regulate their emotions, resolve conflicts constructively, show empathy, and build positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Collaboration with families: Establish and maintain regular communication with parents and families, offering guidance and support in their children's development, and facilitating a smooth transition between home and school.
• Safe learning environment: Preparing the classroom environment and maintaining a protected and stimulating learning environment.
• Professional Development and Events: Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as other school and institutional events.
• Be willing to participate, cooperate and possibly lead other initiatives in the school related to the development of school culture, leadership among students and promotion of school values, such as projects, field trips, events, as a way to effectively meet the personal, social (wellness) and academic needs of students and staff.
• Collaboration and teamwork: collaborate with other teachers to review, develop and write new vertical and horizontal curriculum documents, assessment and reporting.
• Model classroom inquiry practice and IB learner profile.

Requirements:

• Teacher's degree with a major in Early Childhood Education or equivalent degree.
• Level C1 English
• Ability to communicate in Spanish
• Previous experience as a teacher at the early childhood education stage.

Desirable:

• Experience in international contexts.
• Knowledge or experience working with Montessori, Reggio Emilia methodology.
• Experience with IB programs and methodology.

We Offer:

• Immediate start
• Salary in accordance with the private schools agreement
• Schedule: Monday to friday from 9.00-17:00h
• Indefinite contract

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