Bilingual Elementary School Assistant

Job Description

ISP Key Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing and implementing instructional activities.
• Provide individual or group support to students during lessons.
• Reinforce instructions and learning content in both English and Spanish according to classroom needs.
• Support the supervision and positive management of student behavior.
• Collaborate in the development and organization of teaching materials.
• Maintain classroom materials, resources, and learning spaces in an orderly condition.
• Assist with attendance records, assignment tracking, and basic communication with families.
• Support school activities, events, and institutional projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and school conduct standards.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch periods, arrivals, and dismissals when required.
• Support the development of hygiene habits, organization, and student independence.
• Identify and communicate relevant academic, emotional, or behavioral concerns.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and service-oriented mindset.
• Positive classroom management and discipline skills.
• Empathy and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to change.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.