Instructional Aide SY26-27

The role

The Instructional Aide provides in-person student support as a substitute teacher and administrative support for the school leadership. This role includes teaching courses, supporting teachers in the classroom, and assisting office, front desk, and facilities staff.

What you will do

• Teach courses and/or substitute teach as the sole instructor as necessary
• Interact with students, teachers and other community members in a professional and inviting manner
• Support teachers as an additional instructor in the classroom
• Provide discipline and informal counseling in response to student issues, including tracking disciplinary responses
• Provide support to office, front desk, and facilities staff as necessary
• Assist students and staff as necessary
• Professional communication with parents, students and staff French, Spanish or Chinese and English
• Provide support to Activities, Clubs and Extracurricular team and/or Athletic Director when needed
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry orders and deliveries short distances
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in a school environment
• Comfortable in a Mac environment
• Ability to draft and create documents and spreadsheets
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families
• Clear a background check

Nice to have

• Associates, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent
• Bilingual French, Spanish or Chinese and English
• Proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• Paid leave
• Daily planning time
• Professional development
• Reasonable class sizes
• Appropriate technology and support

Before you apply

• Clear a background check

About the company

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12. The education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning, and a culture focused on student agency.