Bilingual 1st Grade Teaching Assistant - Maternity Coverage

Bridges Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a maternity leave substitute Bilingual 1st Grade Teacher Assistant to start November 2, 2026. This role supports the Lead Teacher in an inclusion classroom and requires fluency in Spanish and English.

The position runs for 16-18 weeks to cover maternity leave, with responsibilities spanning planning, lesson support, data collection, and collaboration with ELL, SPED, and classroom staff.

Qualifications

• Have an AA, BA, or MA or a high school diploma / GED and pass the Praxis Parapro exam.
• Bilingual Spanish and English.
• Have coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development.
• Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Lead Teacher in planning and managing for the success of a classroom.
• Supporting the creation of challenging, engaging, and universally designed lessons that support learner variability.
• Supporting the planning and teaching of core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies).
• Providing support during small group instruction and specials classes.
• Maintaining attendance records and grade book with regular updates.
• Translating as needed and engaging families in their student’s learning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish & English

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

AA/BA/MA or high school diploma

Praxis Parapro exam

Job description

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a maternity leave substitute Bilingual 1st Grade Teacher Assistant to start November 2, 2026. This role supports the Lead Teacher in an inclusion classroom and requires fluency in Spanish and English.

The position runs for 16-18 weeks to cover maternity leave, with responsibilities spanning planning, lesson support, data collection, and collaboration with ELL, SPED, and classroom staff.