Elementary School Teaching Aide

General description:

The main role is to support and assist students aged 3 to 5 years, according to the developmental needs of students and the teachers’ guidance and direction. In addition, Aides at ISP are responsible for preparing materials for classroom and instructional use as well as performing lunch and recess duties according to student safety regulations. 

Key responsibilities:

• Reinforce and support instruction to individuals or small groups of students 
• Assist students’ learning and social-emotional development by providing proper examples, emotional support, caring attitude, supporting children in conflict resolution and general guidance
• Assume responsibilities for the classroom in case of teacher’s/aide’s absence
• Prepare materials for classroom and instructional use
• Provide support to the classroom teacher by operating various educational tools / devices as needed, distribute and collect papers and supplies, confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet students’ needs
• Conduct general clean-up of classroom
• Perform lunch and recess duties on a daily basis
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development as required by the supervisors

Knowledge, skills and dispositions required:

• To be legally entitled to work in the Czech Republic (starting August 2023)
• Fluent in English
• Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for working with children
• Experience working with children (e.g. teacher, camp counselor, nanny)
• International and/or multi-cultural experience (preferred)
• Self-driven & proactive attitude
• Time management and ability to prioritize

Experience and education required:

• University degree and / or teaching qualification preferred
• Any relevant teaching qualifications are an advantage

If you are interested in this job and you believe to meet the specified criteria, then please submit your CV together with an application letter to: dsindelarova@isp.cz.