Middle School Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with lesson planning and execution
• Aid with classroom schedule and room arrangements
• Keep classroom and hallway bulletin boards neat and inviting
• Assist with meals, toileting, and hand washing of students
• Maintain positive relationships with families, assisting the lead teacher in addressing concerns
• Understand the principles of child development and preschool educational needs
• Familiarize with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Passionate about early childhood education
• Innovative and positive in challenging situations
• Bilingual (preferred)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in educational technology
• Collaborative practitioner who works well with colleagues

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Previous teaching experience in early childhood desired

Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits

• We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

E-Verify Participation

• ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse

• The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students
• Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning
• Treat everyone with care and respect
• Operate effectively
• Are financially responsible
• Learn continuously

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.