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ISP Preschool Assistant (Bilingual) Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Preschool Assistant (Bilingual) supports the early childhood learning environment by assisting the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating bilingual setting for young children. This role involves helping with classroom management, preparing materials, supporting individual and group activities, and fostering language development in both English and Spanish. The assistant plays a key role in encouraging social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in our youngest learners.

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 Preschool Assistant (Bilingual) Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in delivering age-appropriate educational activities in both English and Spanish.
• Assist with the supervision and care of students during classroom, outdoor, and transition times.
• Help prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and daily routines.
• Promote positive behavior and social interaction among children, modeling respectful and inclusive conduct.
• Support bilingual language acquisition through songs, storytelling, conversations, and structured activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Observe and document student progress and share relevant observations with the lead teacher.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, toileting, and hygiene routines as needed.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with children and families.
• Follow school procedures and policies related to safeguarding, health, and safety.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and school events as required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families in both English and Spanish.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working with young children, preferably in a school or early learning environment.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to support learning in both languages.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate practices.
• Warm, caring, and patient demeanor with a genuine love for working with children.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of child safety and safeguarding principles.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Basic proficiency in using technology for communication and documentation.
• Relevant early childhood or assistant teacher certification is an asset.

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.