Our Mission
Intercultural is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 2 years old to 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school has two campuses, one in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago and the other in the heart of Oak Park. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!
Job Description
Intercultural is currently seeking an assistant teacher to work in our Arabic Early Childhood classroom environments, serving children 3 - 6 years old. Our school provides children with a unique dual-language education. This position will support the Early Childhood Arabic Lead Teacher.
All members of our team must embody Intercultural’s Mission & Organizational values when working with children and adults: We respect diversity and community and are caring, capable, enthusiastic, and committed to learning.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to speak fluent Arabic.
- Authorized to work in the US.
- Early childhood experience strongly preferred
- Applicants should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children, including those of varying abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Maintains a clean and organized classroom environment under the direction of the Lead Teacher, including tasks such as cleaning bodily fluids when necessary.
- Helps to create or obtain appropriate materials for the classroom.
- Assists each child in the development of respect for self, others and property.
- Provides positive role models for children in their character development.
- Encourage students to find joy in the learning process.
- Keep classroom organized, maintain student academic and observation records
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
- Help supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children's safety in their care.
- Reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
General Requirements for Personnel:
- Displays Cooperation and Teamwork
- Models Grace and Courtesy in all interactions
- Growth mindset and global curiosity
- Knowledge of Montessori or a willingness to learn.
- Flexible, understanding and patient.
- Prompt and reliable
- Responsive to email
- Sensitive to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities of both students, staff and families.
Location:
114 S Racine Ave, Chicago, 60607
Salary: From $18.50 /hr. onwards (Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.)
