Summary

As a Learning Assistant at Silicon Valley International School you will collaborate closely with our diverse group of international teachers to support students in their early years. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and social-emotional well-being of our students. This is a full-time position that offers a comprehensive benefits package competitive pay based on years of experience and generous paid time off.

As a Learning Assistant you will operate within the framework of your job description and assignments making decisions only within that context. Learning Assistants are required to maintain certifications as mandated by the school and/or Social Services ensuring that all relevant certifications remain current.

This is an hourly full-time non-exempt role that comes with full benefits. You will report to the Director of Licensing and Enrichment Support. The hourly rate of pay is $30.07 (CO-1) to $40.52 (CO-23) depending on your relevant work experience and educational attainment. Additionally the school offers an academic attainment bonus $1000 for a Bachelors Degree and $2000 for a Masters Degree added to your regular hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Follow Social Services requirements and stay with students at all times.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and responsibility with regard to attendance and schedule.
• Follow school policies especially confidentiality cross-cultural understanding discipline health and safety.
• Actively supervise lunch recess and the extended day program.
• Promote an atmosphere of respect and collaboration.
• Support the schools philosophy and mission.
• Address conflicts through proper channels.
• Assist with administrative tasks classroom organization and preparation.
• Lead small group activities as instructed.
• Participate in in-service training and planning meetings.

Year-Round Work Schedule

Year-round including designated faculty breaks and summer months for Mini/Summer Camp assignments.

As this position is considered that of an academic year-round employee Learning Assistants are required to work six (6) out of nine (9) weeks of either mini or summer camp each academic the context of summer care and mini-camp a Learning Assistant will function as a camp counselor. Their responsibilities include planning and implementing activities under the guidance of the Director of Licensing & Enrichment Programs.

The Director will provide a camp theme and assist in the organizing process. Camp counselors may utilize the week before the mini-camp for planning and prep. Additionally the summer care schedule will allocate time for weekly planning and preparation.

Qualifications

Minimum 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
Minimum 2 years of experience working with young children
French speakers are especially encouraged to apply
Experience with the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) preferred

Benefits

Medical (Sutter / Kaiser)
Dental PPO and Vision (Dental Dental / VSP)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Term Life & AD&D to $50000
Personal Time Off accrue 6 weeks per year
Paid Sick Leave equivalent to 10 days per year
Paid Holidays six holidays plus 10 days in December
403(b) plan immediate eligibility; employer match after 2 years (5 % up to 10 years 7 % after 10 years)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move quickly to address emergencies
Maintain good general health stamina and emotional stability
Ability to hear and communicate effectively
Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race color ancestry national origin ethnicity religion age sex sexual orientation physical or mental disability genetic characteristic or information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment including without limitation hiring training promotion compensation transfer discipline and termination.