Heritage Language Instructor

About the role

Athens International School (AIS) is seeking instructors to join our Afterschool Heritage Language program. The program focuses on languages such as Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. The ideal candidate will teach beginners and mixed-age classes (ages 5 to 10) with small groups (3 to 8 students).

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for use of oral language skills.
• Develop cultural connections (literary, musical, customary, etc.).
• Engage students' families in the program to establish a bridge between school and home identity.
• Use and develop student reading and writing skills in context.
• Engage students through STEAM-based (science, art, etc.) problem-solving activities once students have reached a level when they have developed basic communication skills.

Requirements

• Native speaker of Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Swahili (please specify which language in your application).
• Experience working with elementary school-aged children.
• Background in teaching or language acquisition is desirable.
• Passionate about connecting language with culture.
• Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded, and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment.
• The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will contribute to the development of the curriculum specific to language components.

Additional Details

• 3-4 weekly afternoon hours from 3:00-4:45 PM.
• Paid team meetings as needed.
• $50 per hour.
• Technologically savvy with Zoom.
• Commitment signed each semester.

Special Requirements

Atlanta International School is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School's current COVID-19 Immunization Proof and Testing policy states that all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 immunization or participate in regular COVID-19 testing. Regular testing opportunities are provided by the School on campus.

EEO

AIS 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.