Primary School English (Bilingual) PYP Teaching Assistant at Atlanta International School

ABOUT OUR SCHOOLAtlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally minded critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge concepts and skills and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse multicultural multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student value critical thinking (their own and students) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students families and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.Teaching Assistants at AIS have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With a transdisciplinary focus AIS teaching assistants also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.JOB PURPOSEPrimary School teaching assistants collaborate with a full-time teacher sharing the responsibility of the class. Teaching assistants help in implementing curriculum and offer ideas and suggestions regarding classroom instruction. Teaching assistants foster an intentionally inclusive atmosphere where all students feel a sense of belonging.Position Status: 10-month employeeAIS Position Status: Teaching AssistantHours per week: 40 hours (Full-time)FLSA: ExemptReports to: Head of Primary School Start Date: July 28 2025Application Deadline: May 23 applications will be reviewed on a rolling basisRESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate and co-teach with lead teacherWork closely with your classroom lead teacher to prepare and deliver inquiry-based lessons across subjects ensuring a transdisciplinary approach.Differentiate for learner variabilityHelp the lead teacher provide differentiated instruction especially with small groups or individual studentsCultivate relationships with students and build a positive classroom environmentFoster a restorative approach to community-building creating a sense of belonging where students feel valued respected and engaged in relevant real-world learning.Develop an intentionally inclusive and safe learning environment where all voices are seen heard and valuedValue students linguistic cultural racial and ethnic identities fostering a supportive classroom culture.Establish a proactive supportive classroom culture with clear and consistent routinesModel and practice classroom expectations that reinforce respectful behaviors using restorative practices to build independence with thinking and learning Foster a dynamic and joyful learning environment by implementing engaging inquiry-based lessonsInspire a love of learning while promoting critical thinking and curiosity through engaging hands-on activities.Implement best practices for dual language learning and teachingTeach students at various language proficiency levels and provide varied instruction across reading writing listening and speaking for diverse purposes.Communicate with diverse cultural and linguistic groupsCommunicate effectively with students families and colleagues integrating culturally responsive strategiesDemonstrate a flexible mindsetCollaborate with the lead teacher to adjust instructional practices based on feedback.REQUIREMENTSMinimum 3 years of experience in working with children.Proficiency in English is required with additional proficiency in Spanish French German or Chinese highly preferred.Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment.Strong interpersonal organizational communication and collaboration skills.Experience with Restorative Practices and/or Responsive Classroom preferred.TO BE CONSIDEREDTo be considered for the above-mentioned position please submit the following items through our online career site a letter of interest resume and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.EEOAIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion or religious practices sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship status national origin age ability status military status unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local state or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Food Science,Marketing and Merchandising,Crystal Report,ESL,Client Services Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1