School Aide Role Requirements:
The school aide plays two primary roles in the classroom. The first is to support the classroom
team in the general operations of the classroom and the second is that they are the third adult
in the classroom to support student life and learning.
The ideal candidate will actively provide support to the head and assistant Spanish preschool
teachers and have the ability to collaborate in creating and in implementing the curriculum and
various classroom activities. studies. Candidates should have experience in an early childhood
setting; be committed to enjoying creating learning experiences designed to nurture the
development of the whole child, and enjoy using through a wide array of resources to build
rich play and learning experiences.
Specific Duties:
The School Aide will:
● Be a fully reliable, collaborative and resourceful presence for the general operation of
the classroom
● Be actively involved in observing and interacting with students during work and play
times and may, on occasion, lead small group learning activities
● Take care of the general upkeep of the learning environment
● Demonstrate initiative in supporting the needs of the classroom
● Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
After School Instructor Role Requirements:
ISB also has an After School inquiry-based program that seeks to infuse students’ after-school
experience with exploration and inquiry. As an after-school instructor, candidates should bring
an enthusiasm for working with young children with enthusiasm and ingenuity. Being an after-
school instructor at ISB is an exhilarating experience which requires the capacity to engage
with students in differing settings, including free play, group activities, and homework help.
Candidates should have 2 years experience leading groups of 20 students of varying ages;
with the ability to work with a range of students; aged 3yrs to 12yrs to complete tasks such as
homework and manage conflict resolution. Strong communication and organizational skills are
a must in order to be successful in this position. After School Instructors must be flexible with
leading and supporting, to ensure a strong group dynamic. Candidates should enjoy a
collaborative work setting, and have experience leading 20 minute projects in areas such as
art, science, recreational sports, etc.
Specific Duties:
The After School Instructor will:
● Plan and supervise the daily activities of the assigned group; including leading small
group activities and games.
● Assist students with homework as necessary (in Grades 1-5).
● Establish and maintain positive communication with faculty, staff, children and
families.
● Prepare and serve snacks to students.
● Escort students to and from enrichment classes.
● Keep rooms and spaces clean, organized, and stocked.
● Compose a monthly newsletter including written descriptions and pictures
documenting program activities.
● Attend all professional development, planning, and program staff meetings
Aide positions are full-time Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and include
being an Aftercare Instructor. In addition, there are part-time Aftercare Instructor positions
within the hours of 2:30pm to 6:00pm.
Bilingual Spanish or French is strongly preferred.
Applying to this position:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and most recent resume to
jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “School Aide/After School Instructor” in the subject line of
the email.