French Teacher Assistant

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction alongside the lead teacher. The role focuses on delivering lesson support, working with small groups, and helping maintain an organized, safe learning environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, experience in elementary settings, strong communication and collaboration skills, and bilingual English/French proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to support diverse learners and adapt to classroom needs.
• Bilingual (English/French) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small‑group support to students.
• Assist with implementing lesson plans, projects, and assessments.
• Monitor and document student progress and behavior.
• Support implementation of IEPs and recommended interventions.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, lunch, and recess duties.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and staff.
• Communicate positively with students, staff, and families.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Division: Academics
Reports to: Lead Instructional Coach
Schedule: 10‑month position | 7:50am–3:50pm or 7:30am–3:30pm

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction and management by working closely with the lead teacher to promote a positive and engaging learning environment. This role includes supporting lesson delivery, working with small groups, and helping maintain an organized and safe classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small‑group support to students
• Assist with implementing lesson plans, projects, and assessments
• Monitor and document student progress and behavior
• Support implementation of IEPs and recommended interventions
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, lunch, and recess duties
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and staff
• Communicate positively with students, staff, and families
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience working in an elementary school setting preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to support diverse learners and adapt to classroom needs
• Bilingual (English/French) required

Additional duties may be assigned based on student and school needs.