Instructional Aide Washington, DC

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public charter school dedicated to empowering diverse students in grades 6-12. As a full-time Instructional Aide, you'll play a vital role in supporting student learning and engagement in a multicultural environment. Your responsibilities will include providing in-person support, assisting teachers, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for students. With a commitment to servant leadership, the school offers a collaborative and resource-rich environment, ensuring you have the tools needed for success. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Daily planning time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for bilingual candidates in Spanish, French, or Chinese.
• Experience in a school environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person student support and substitute teaching.
• Interact professionally with students, teachers, and community members.
• Assist with administrative support for school leadership.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Bilingual in French

Bilingual in Chinese

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift and carry orders

Experience in a school environment

Proficiency with G-Suite tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-Suite

Mac environment

Job description

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.

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