Maternity Coverage - Learning Support Teacher in Kindergarten and Grade 1 - Atlanta International School

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta 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. 

Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With an interdisciplinary focus, AIS teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

Role: Maternity Coverage - Learning Support Teacher in Kindergarten and Grade 1
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Primary School 
Contract Date Date: November 11, 2024 to February 21, 2025

Application Deadline: Until filled

JOB PURPOSE
The Learning Support Teacher works with students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 in either a push in or pull out setting, depending on the needs of identified students. We use the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. The teacher will provide a safe, inclusive educational experience that enables students to develop academic and affective skills. They will provide impactful, small group teaching and help embed inclusive teaching and learning practices throughout the school. The Learning Support Teacher will contribute to the Student Support Team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Work one-on-one or with small groups of learners, developing their skills (usually in literacy or math).  
• Work with teachers to ensure they can implement successful learning strategies for the students in their class. 
• Keep up-to-date records of communication and make entries in confidential files so support can be tracked and monitored.
• Keep the Learning Support Coordinator, the child’s teachers and the leadership team informed about students’ progress, interventions, accommodations and collaboration.
• Develop relationships with students that support a restorative practices approach to building community and fostering a sense of belonging. 
• Safeguard students by monitoring their physical and social-emotional safety in partnership with parents, administrators and school counselors. 
• Build partnerships with students, parents, teachers and colleagues to support the culture of “we.”
• Create a safe place of learning which is intentionally inclusive where all voices are seen, heard and valued.
• Communicate regularly with the families of children with whom they are working directly.

Ideal candidates will have experience with a range of pedagogical approaches and will be excited by the opportunity to teach a diverse student body in an inquisitive and inquiry-based environment with integrity. The ideal candidate has demonstrated effective equitable and inclusive practices within and outside the classroom. A passion for teaching, flexible attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, and a sense of humor are essential.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 years experience as a Learning Support teacher
• A strong literacy and/or math intervention background
• Successful experience in an inquiry/trans-disciplinary or IB PYP environment is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply. 
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential. 
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry, and experiential based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition as related to learning differences.

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Open-minded
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Builds relationships and rapport 
• Caring
• Creative and critical thinker
• Reflective
• Principled
• Self-motivated learner

TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a current resume, and the 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 reviewed. We 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. 

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