Teacher Assistant, Bilingual Spanish at Bowling Green Chacon CLE-413.5

Sacramento City Unified School District - Sacramento, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Teacher Assistant, Bilingual Spanish position at Bowling Green Chacon is a vital role within the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), which has a long-standing commitment to providing quality education to its diverse student population. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about supporting students in their educational journey, particularly those who are bilingual in Spanish. The Teacher Assistant will work closely with teachers to facilitate learning and provide assistance to students in various classroom settings. This role requires a strong understanding of the educational needs of students from different cultural backgrounds and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. As a Teacher Assistant, you will be responsible for helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This includes assisting with lesson plans, providing one-on-one support to students, and helping to manage classroom activities. The position is part-time, requiring approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes of work each day from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students in an organized setting and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in both English and Spanish through language tests. The SCUSD values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment where all students can thrive. As a Teacher Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping to bridge language barriers and support the academic success of bilingual students. This position not only offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives but also to grow professionally within a supportive educational community.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional help.
• Help manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff in both English and Spanish.
• Support students in their academic and social development.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• One year of experience working with individuals or students in an organized setting.
• Experience working with people of various cultures.
• Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units) in an institution of higher education, or an associate's degree, or passing the district paraprofessional test, or being No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant.
• For Teacher Assistant Bilingual II: Must have served 75% or more of the school year as a Teacher Assistant Bilingual I and completed 90 accredited units of college-level work.
• For Teacher Candidate Bilingual: Requires a minimum of 120 college units, served as a Teacher Assistant Bilingual II for the preceding two years at least 75% of the school year, and proof of current enrollment in subjects leading to a bachelor's degree and/or teaching credential.
• Pass language tests to demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a bilingual educational setting.
• Familiarity with educational technology and tools.