Instructional Aide

DCI - District of Columbia International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Aide to support students and teachers in a dynamic learning environment. This full-time role involves providing in-person assistance as a substitute teacher, fostering a culture of student agency, and utilizing technology to enhance educational experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multicultural setting, embracing diverse languages and cultures while ensuring effective communication with students and families. Join a team committed to delivering a world-class education and empowering students to follow their passions.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Daily planning time

Supportive technology environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bilingual candidates preferred.
• Experience in a school environment is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person student support and substitute teaching.
• Assist teachers and support school leadership as needed.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience in a school environment

Ability to draft documents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-Suite

Mac environment

Job description

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District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Instructional Aide. The Instructional Aide provides in-person student support as a substitute teacher and administrative support for the school leadership.

Salary Range: $ 36,771 - $42,179 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for candidates that are bilingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese and English.
• Ability to lift and carry orders and deliveries short distances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a school environment.
• Comfortable in a Mac environment.
• Ability to draft and create documents and spreadsheets.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary.
• Interact with students, teachers and other community members in a professional and inviting manner.
• Support teachers as an additional instructor in the classroom.
• Provide discipline and informal counseling in response to student issues, including tracking disciplinary responses.
• Provide support to office, front desk, and facilities staff as necessary.
• Assist students and staff as necessary.
• Professional communication with parents, students and staff in Spanish, French, or Chinese and English.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work .

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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