Global Village Academy Collaborative
Location
Parker, CO | United States
Job description
Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through both English and language immersion in their choice of Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian (depending on the school). GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through internationally bench-marked curriculum spanning each language village.
Summary Under the direction of a licensed administrator, this position is responsible for monitoring and/or presenting reinforcing skills with small groups of students or one-on-one, maintaining and updating student records and monitoring and recording student's academic and behavioral progress. May assist classroom teachers by helping to plan and present lessons, prepare instructional materials, monitor students in various non-classroom settings and/or assist in the administration of tests. Individuals in this position may be assigned to one or more classrooms or the in-house suspension classroom. Some Instructional Assistant's may assist their lead teacher with translation and/or verbal communication using the second language skills when possible.
Qualifications - Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
- English language skills required
Essential Duties - Facilitate and/or monitor small group and one-on-one instruction of students
- Help maintain and update records of students' progress, attendance, test scores and/or personal information. Input data and information into the computer system
- May plan and present lessons to promote and supplement skills, concepts, and strategies introduced in the classroom
- Monitoring students in non-classroom setting
- Help prepare instructional materials for use in class or "pull-out" sessions
- Help secure supplies, materials and equipment and maintain order
- Attend job-related in-services
- Help with parent volunteers
- Help administer scheduled testing
- Additional duties as requested
Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills and abilities: - Advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, facilitation, management, decision making, computer and organizational skills
- Ability to work with students with various backgrounds and abilities
- Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels
- Ability to be flexible and patient and make change
- Knowledge of instruction and curriculum
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, work processing software, and basic office equipment
- English language skills required. Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred and required depending on building assignment
Please note this description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.
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