ECE Lunch Assistant

Description

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-G8, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

Job Title: ECE lunch Assistant

Department: ECE

FTE/ Benefits Status: Part-Time, non benefitted

Supervisor: ECE Assistant Director

Visa eligibility: Not Eligible

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary: The Lunch Assistant is a consistent presence during the lunch periods in the ECE (our youngest children). They are responsible for ensuring an orderly transition to and from lunch and nap time. The position supports the operational side of the school and is an important part of our community to ensure children have a safe and enjoyable lunch.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

General duties:

• Relieves one homeroom adult and shares responsibility for the classroom with the other homeroom adult

• Helping children enjoy lunchtime in a safe environment.

• Supervising and helping students during their lunch/nap/bathroom/waking up/recess routine

  • Cleaning the classroom after lunch.

  • Helping the children transition from lunch to nap time.

  • Helping the children to fall asleep in a calm and safe atmosphere.

  • Helping the homeroom adults as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 1-2 years experience working with children

• Fluent in French/Spanish or Chinese (preferred)

• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Level B2 required, C1 preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures

• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate

• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, crawl or kneel, climb ladders, and balance. Work may be indoors and outdoors, year-round. Work may involve dust, fumes and odors.

Location and Schedule: This is a part-time position with hours of 11:15-1:45pm M-F during the school year.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here. Benefits eligibility is dependent of your FTE). Benefits for this position include:

• Free daily lunch (when working)

• Professional Development opportunities

• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events

• ...and more!

Interviews: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes:

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.

• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $19