Teaching Assistant

Committed to continuous improvement through professional development

Maintain positive relationships with families,assistinglead teacher in addressing concerns to parents

Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational needs

Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Passionate about early childhood education; innovative, and positive in the face of challenges

Bilingual preferred | English Required

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiencyin educational technology is preferred.

Collaborative practitioner who works well with colleagues

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Qualifications

High School Graduate

Experience

Previousteaching experience in early childhood desired

Physical Requirements:The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits:We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

E-Verify Participation:ISP U.S.participatesin E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the U.S.

Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse: The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More details can be found viahttps://info.flclearinghouse.com/

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.