K-8 ML Teaching Assistant
Job Summary:
The K-8 ML Teaching Assistant role is designed to promote the language development of multilingual learners with emergent English language skills. This K-8 ML Teaching Assistant specializes in supporting language instruction and development, requiring specific skills and collaboration with K-8 ML Specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Support
- with K-18 ML Specialists, co-assess language development using WIDA tools
- with K-8 ML Specialists, co-plan targeted language instruction for emergent English learners
- independently teach targeted language instruction for emergent English learners - 1:1 and small group
- use technology to successfully manage language materials/scaffolds and data
- copy, use, and distribute language materials/ scaffolds
- with K-8 ML Specialists, monitor student language development using WIDA tools
- work flexibly across grade levels, teachers, and students
- support K-8 ML Specialists with presentation/workshop preparation
- participate in K-8 ML Department professional learning
- attend & assist with all K-8 ML events & ML meetings
General Duties and Student Support
- promote school values & rules to help teach acceptable behavior
- assist teachers during emergency procedures
Divisional Duties and Support
- other tasks, projects or initiatives as assigned by K-8 ML Coordinator
Selection criteria:
- College graduate in early childhood education, elementary, English language education, or related field
- Relevant teaching or educational certification would be a plus
- English language/early childhood/elementary experience or three years full- time working experience in a similar environment
- Fluent English, Fluent Mandarin
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be flexible, patient and nurturing when working with young children
- Demonstrates strong computing skills and a proven ability to learn new technologies and data tools
- Flexibility to handle multitasking with effective organizational and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
- Strong understanding of behavior management strategies effective for young children
- Enjoys working with children
- Ability to accomplish a variety of daily tasks/responsibilities in an efficient & effective manner
10-Month Position every school year
Working Hours: 07:30AM to 16:00PM, inclusive 0.5 hour lunch break
Expected Start Date: August 2025
To Apply
Interested parties, please apply through this platform. Upload your latest English resume and complete the Support Staff Application form in English (you may download a fillable PDF file or Word doc below) for our review and consideration. We will keep you posted on the status of your application. Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.