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Company Overview SELA:

The International Private School is a fully immersive educational community serving children from 3 months through 6th grade. Through Spanish immersion and project-based learning, SELA offers a dynamic environment that encourages exploration and creativity. Its globally focused curriculum promotes academic excellence and cultural awareness, helping students understand diverse perspectives. SELA is committed to nurturing confidence, compassion, and leadership in students so they are prepared for an ever-changing world. Team members join a mission-driven school that values innovation, collaboration, and respect for every learner. Job Overview As an Assistant Teacher/Floater, you'll support children and teaching teams across classrooms. You'll help create safe, engaging learning environments, assist with instruction and classroom routines, and adapt your support to students' needs.

Your impact:

attentive supervision and responsive teaching help children feel secure and ready to learn. Duties Assist in creating and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that fosters children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Assist Teachers and or Assistant Teachers by engaging with children throughout the day to ensure their safety, well-being, and active participation in classroom activities. Encourage the development of language, communication, fine motor, gross motor, and self-help skills through age-appropriate interactions and activities. Provide classroom coverage and support across multiple age groups and classrooms as needed. Assist with daily classroom routines, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, meals, nap/rest periods, outdoor play, and enrichment activities. Support teachers with diapering, toileting, feeding, meal supervision, and other personal care responsibilities while maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards. Provide coverage for staff breaks, including lunch periods and brief absences, ensuring continuity of care and supervision. Serve as a runner during student arrival and dismissal times, assisting with student transitions and maintaining safety procedures. Assist with classroom preparation, including organizing materials, setting up learning centers, and preparing instructional resources. Support school-wide events, classroom projects, and seasonal displays by assisting with decorations and classroom presentations. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and support staff to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment. Follow all school policies, licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and confidentiality standards. Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and school activities as required. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in a child-care or educational setting. Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures, especially concerning infants and toddlers. Ability to continuously bend and lift up to 30 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks. Ability to safely go up and down stairs. Strong attention to detail and time management. Ability to work calmly and responsibly alongside young children without instructional responsibility. Comfortable providing non-instructional supervision and following staff direction in classroom settings. Must pass background check (CORI) and health clearance. CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required. Knowledge of proper handling and use of cleaning chemicals. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance. Private school or Montessori experience is a plus.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person