Learning Assistant

Descripción del trabajo ISP Preschool Teacher Assistant Role Profile Purpose of Role The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for young children. This role involves assisting with classroom management, preparing instructional materials, supervising children during activities, and promoting positive social, emotional, and cognitive development. The assistant helps ensure that each child’s needs are met in alignment with the curriculum and the preschool’s educational goals. Skills: - Patience and empathy – Ability to respond calmly and kindly to young children - Strong communication skills – With both children and adults (teachers, parents) - Teamwork – Collaborative mindset and willingness to follow guidance - Observation skills – Able to recognize developmental milestones or concerns - Creativity and enthusiasm – Engaging children through play and learning - Organizational skills – Managing materials, routines, and tasks efficiently - Adaptability – Comfortable adjusting to changes in schedule or child needs - Cultural sensitivity – Respectful and inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities. Qualifications: - Bachelor´s Degree Lic. Educación Preescolar or equivalent (required) - TKT Training Course Experience: - Prior experience working with young children in an educational or care setting (preferred). 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. Compromiso de ISP con los Principios de Protección ISP está comprometido con la protección y la promoción del bienestar de los niños, niñas y jóvenes, y espera que todo el personal y los voluntarios compartan este compromiso. Todos los puestos están sujetos a procedimientos de verificación adecuados, incluyendo una revisión de diligencia debida en línea, referencias y comprobaciones satisfactorias de antecedentes penales o equivalentes que cubran los últimos 10 años de historial laboral. Compromiso de ISP con la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia ISP está comprometido con el fortalecimiento de una cultura inclusiva mediante la identificación, contratación, desarrollo y retención de profesionales de alto rendimiento, independientemente de su género, origen étnico, orientación sexual e identidad de género, edad, discapacidad, neurodivergencia, contexto socioeconómico u otras características demográficas. Se anima encarecidamente a postularse a aquellos candidatos que compartan nuestra visión y principios y que estén interesados en contribuir al éxito de ISP a través de este puesto.