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The opportunityThe Lyceum Kennedy French American School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join our Lower School for the 2023-24 school year and play an active part in the day-to-day activities of our Pre-K and K classes in English. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and self-motivated as well as possessing an innate joy of working with young children. He/she will be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.Responsibilities- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment- Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule- Going over lesson material with students individually or in small groups- Ensuring the classroom environment is safe, clean and tidy- Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, recess, and on-field excursions- Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions- Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans- Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.- Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetingsRequirementsQualifications- High school diploma or equivalent qualification- Bachelors degree in education or relevant field is preferred- A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role- Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices- Must have a compassionate and positive attitude- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities- Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicableBenefitsThe annual salary for this position ranges between $40,000 and $50,000, dependent on the candidates experience and qualifications, and covers all responsibilities, including orientation week meetings, as well as staff and parent meetings. 25 days paid vacation minimum. Lyceum Kennedy French American School is committed to providing our employees with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits and more.