SDFAS Mission

San Diego French-American School offers an exceptional bilingual education within a vibrant international community, preparing students to become confident, responsible and engaged global citizens. SDFAS Core Values

Open-mindedness. Intellectual Curiosity. Integrity. Empathy. Resilience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher Assistant

Responsible for assisting the Preschool or Kindergarten Lead Teacher in managing and caring for the well-being of students in the classroom, in the bathroom and on the playground within the context of implementing a program of activities that promote the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled in the program.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISION:

Teacher Assistants at SDFAS report to their classroom teacher and above him/her to the Administrative Director of the Preschool. When acting as extended care staff for before or after school care, reporting is to the Enrichment Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

∙ Assist Lead Teacher and collaborate closely with her/him in implementing the daily program of activities based on best practices and researched principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum, social-emotional learning program (Responsive Classroom) and school culture.

∙ Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.

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