Silicon Valley International School is seeking a qualified Preschool Learning Assistant who speaks fluent French or German to join the Early Years Program for the academic year 2024-25.As a Learning Assistant at INTL, you will work closely with our international group of teachers to support early years students. Your primary responsibility is to the safety and social-emotional well-being of our students. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay commensurate with years of experience, and generous paid time off.

The Learning Assistant works within the framework of the job description and assignment and makes decisions only within that framework.

Learning Assistants are required to maintain certifications as required by the school and/or Social Services and keep all relevant certifications current. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that pays hourly and includes comprehensive benefits. Your supervisor will be the Director of Licensing and Enrichment Support. Depending on your relevant work experience and educational attainment, the hourly rate of pay is based on an annual wage ranging from (CO-1) $57,283.00 to (CO-20 ) $75,435.00.
All prospective applicants are required to be inoculated against COVID-19, subject to the provisions for medical or religious exceptions. It should be noted that the school will require substantial documentation to support any requests for exemption.

Learning Assistants are expected to:

• Follow Social Services requirements and stay with the students at all times.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, responsible behavior towards attendance and work schedule
• Be knowledgeable of and follow School policies and procedures, particularly those dealing with confidentiality, cross-cultural understanding, discipline, harassment and communication, health and safety, or Licensing Regulations.
• As noted in the schedule, actively supervise lunch, recess, and the extended day program. Active, visual supervision is expected at all times.
• Promote an atmosphere of respect for students and adults
• Work to support the philosophy of the school
• Address conflicts with colleagues/ teacher/Licensing & Enrichment Director first, then principal if the issue remains
• Participate in in-service activities as requested.
• If necessary, refer all inquiries and concerns about the student to the teacher/Licensing and enrichment Director and the Principal.
• Assist in attendance, record keeping, student’s work filing, classroom clean up and decoration, and snack preparation.
• Assist in the implementation of classroom management
• Support and promote goals for the class community, as well as the goals for the social and emotional development of the children
• Lead some small group activities as instructed by the teacher/ Enrichment Support Director 
• Meet weekly with the teacher to get information on upcoming activities and preparation needed
• Assist in preparing the learning environment, setting up activity centers, and preparing needed material and supplies in advance, as instructed by the teacher/Licensing & Enrichment Director
• Note: Preparation should be made when the Employee is not responsible for supervising the students.

During the academic year, learning assistants are not expected to:

• Plan and initiate learning activities; for example, develop specific lesson plans, select learning materials
• Report to parents on pedagogical matters or student academic performances

Additional Camp Durties: mini-camp and summer care

During summer care and mini-camp, learning assistants are considered camp counselors. They are expected to plan and implement activities under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Licensing and Enrichment Support, who will provide a theme for the camps and help to organize planning. The learning assistant [or camp counselor] can use the available time the week before the mini-camp for planning and preparation. Time will be given in the summer care schedule to allow for weekly planning and preparation.

Working Conditions

• Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm.
• Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability are essential.
• Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner that can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
• Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
• Ability to move about the building and the organization as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions
• On occasion, must lift up to 35 lbs

Qualifications:

• 12 Early Childhood Education Units minimum preferred 
• Minimum 2 years experience working with Early Years age children
• Must be fluent in either French or Grerman
• Experience with the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Our compensation years of relevant work experience. The hourly range is $27.53 to $36.27 per hour. 

• Accrue six weeks of paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Eight School holidays- per the school year calendar, which include two weeks at the end of the calendar year

Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.