Little Scholars is looking for a Biligual Teacher Assistant. The teacher’s aide will support the Little Scholars teacher/director and familie served in several ways.
In this role, the aide will be expected to:
Help organize and prepare project materials and supplies.
– Greet families upon entering class.
– Translate instructions and relay lessons in fluent Spanish for Latino students/families.
Note that Spanish-speaking families may or may not attend.
– Help distribute snacks and help children wash hands/clean up.
– Engage in story or play time with the children while parents are meeting with the teacher.
– Assist with supporting the teacher’s discipline plan in the classroom.
– Supervising children if the teacher steps out of the classroom.
– Monitor outdoor play activities.
– Clean the classroom space before and after class time. Includes light housekeeping; vacuuming, dusting, wiping down tables and putting toys/supplies away.
– Provide insights to the teacher regarding student behavior for their records. This may include: observations about a child’s social interactions, emotional and academic challenges and/or potential signs of neglect or abuse.
Requirements
– MUST be fluent in Spanish and have a passion for working with children
– Minimum high school diploma, degree in Early Childhood or related field of study preferred
– Minimum 3 years proven experience with children ages 3-5 years old
– Knowledge or experience teaching emotional well-being skills
– Knowledge of credible mental health and/or counseling contacts for family referrals
– Work history or experience working in a similar program(s)
– Must provide a minimum of 3 references that can confirm experience working with children
– Each candidate will be subject to a background check
Schedule
– This is a PART-TIME position.
– Teacher’s aide must be present Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Required experience:
Career or volunteer experience teaching preschool age children, fluent in Spanish: 3 years
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Contact Info: Amber Hargett
Director & Teacher, Little Scholars Preschool
Family & Youth Initiatives
468 N. Dayton-Lakeview Rd.
New Carlisle, OH 45344
P – (937) 845-0403
www.fyiohio.org