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La Scuola International seeks an Elementary Teaching Assistant to work closely with assigned homeroom teachers to support the goals of the class as well as individual students in their social emotional and academic growth. Applicants should be able to teach an inquiry-based curriculum be collaborative proactive and flexible. Solutions-oriented thinkers strong communicators and curious learners will thrive in La Scuolas diverse and dynamic environment. 

The teacher will support and implement the daily program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School under the supervision and direction of the Division Director and the Head of School.

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Participate in classroom instruction as needed working one-on-one in pairs or in small groups with students; 
• Participate in collaborative planning setting educational and developmental goals for students;
• Prepare the environment (indoor and outdoor) thoughtfully every day so that it supports those objectives;
• Carry out classroom tasks long term projects and daily curriculum that support the school and the child supporting students to build skills through inquiry observation and experimentation;
• Work with a team to assess and document the group dynamic as well as individual developmental progress toward group and individual goals is required;  
• Support childrens social and emotional growth;
• Participate in parent-teacher communication and conferences as needed;
• Spend quality time with students to foster their intellectual academic social emotional and physical development through the duties outlined above;
• Assist in maintaining a safe and educational environment for children at all times;
• Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom on the playground and on field trips and moving between campus buildings; 
• Participate in lunch specialist or recess duties as requested by the school;
• Support effective communication with staff and parents; contribute to a weekly bulletin (Momenti) describing classroom activities is required for all classes. The weekly bulletin will also explain why the described activities are chosen and what children are learning through them;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or higher in Education (or equivalent area of study) and / or California Teaching Credential; 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an elementary classroom setting;
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Italian and English with native or near-native Italian proficiency.

Required Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Maintain a deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning;
• Identify creative solutions for a variety of learning profiles; 
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach  International Baccalaureate framework and Language Immersion is a plus;
• Commit to constant self-improvement and professional growth;
• Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field;
• Ability to be open-minded creative and curious learning in relationship with colleagues and students alike; outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to foster strong relationships with all community members including parents educators students and beyond; 
• Ability to work well in a team and in a very collegial and collaborative environment;
• Ability to find joy in working with all children and finds ways to differentiate learning and connect across learner profiles; 
• Dedication to being an active enthusiastic member of the La Scuola community contributing collaboratively within an internationally diverse team and learning environment; 
• Passion for the schools mission and values in addition to the curricular focus;
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging in our community.

Additional Information :

Start date:  February 23 2026

Salary:  $70000 - $80000 annual salary commensurate with experience and credentials.   

Benefits & Compensation:  Full time positions receive generous compensation and benefits package including medical vision and dental coverage. The school also offers an Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter Benefits Group Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program World Travel Assistance. Benefits may be available for employees who work between 20-29 hours per week with employees being responsible for 50% of the monthly premiums.

Other benefits include Personal Time Off Paid Federal Holidays and School Closures daily warm lunch while on site Employee Referral Bonuses Outstanding Professional Development and Mentorship throughout the year Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days.

How to Apply: Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. 

Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time