Atlanta International School

About Atlanta International School

Atlanta International School (AIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce.

AIS practices a full non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender preference in all of its admissions, educational and employment policies, programs, and practices. AIS follows the CIS Code of Ethics for our employement practices. The purpose of the CIS Code of Ethics is to describe the moral principles upon which CIS members are expected to base their conduct and professional practice.

All CIS members are expected to:

Fulfill the promises stated in their guiding statements, policies, contracts and promotional materials.
Strive for excellence.
Nurture a culture of care in which the education, safety and well-being of students and others are paramount.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups and cultures.
Promote global citizenship.

Early Learning Center and Primary School (3K - Grade 5) Faculty Openings

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French Language Support Tutor
Requirements:

Native speaker of French, experience working with elementary school children, background in teaching or language acquisition. Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment. Punctuality is also essential. The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will prepare their own lesson plans and set individual learning goals for students based on teacher recommendations. Teacher must be able to manage different levels of abilities and levels within their group.

Program Presentation:

Students attending the language support program are enrolled during the day in a dual language program where they are learning in the target language 50% of the time and need extra support to succeed in that environment. The program provides opportunities for the use of oral language skills through games and other engaging activities and the development of reading and writing skills in an engaging context. Students also receive support during the program to complete any assigned target language homework from class teacher. Groups are small (8 students max) and include students of different levels, skills and abilities.

Tactical Details:
- The Language Support Program runs after school Monday to Thursday 3pm to 4.30pm during semesterm time.
- One group = 3 hours a week/ Two groups = 6 hours a week.
- $50 per hour paid on a semi-monthly basis.
- Sign a contract for the semester (August -December).
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org using 'French Language Support Tutor' as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected, no telephone inquiries, please.
Primary School Substitutes (English, French, German, Spanish,Mandarin)

Summary:
AIS welcomes applications for Primary School substitute teachers for grades 3K-5 and is seeking applicants fluent in English, French, German, Mandarin or Spanish. AIS prefers experienced, certified teachers but will consider other applicants who are fluent in the above languages.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org; please specify 'Primary Substitute' as your subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs, no telephone inquiries, please.
Primary School Teaching Assistant (English) - tentative
Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic, professional educators for the position of Primary Teaching Assistant (English) for the 2019-2020 school year. Atlanta International School delivers the International Baccalaureate-PYP curriculum through a dual language immersion program in the Primary School.

The teaching assistant works under the direction of a lead teacher to meet the needs of the students. Duties include working with small groups, helping with classroom management, taking over the class if the teacher is out of the room, preparing materials and supervision duties (recess, lunch, etc…) among other things. In general, teachers will prepare a plan and ask the assistant to carry it out, but assistants can also be proactive in planning small group activities to meet goals defined by the teacher.

The school is a vibrant learning community and the nature of the program makes specific demands of our Faculty. The successful Teaching Assistant Candidate will have:
- Training and experience in a Primary School setting.
- A strong literacy background.
- Must be a native English speaker.
- An international perspective and/or international teaching experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent.
- An unwavering commitment to the students.
- The ability to differentiate for differing ability levels and learning styles.
- An understanding of the principles of second language acquisition.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability, and desire, to work collaboratively with lead teachers as well as with the greater school community including students, staff, and parents
IBPYP teaching experience is preferred, but good applicants with other curriculum experience are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line: Primary School Teaching Assistant (English).
Support Language Tutors- German, French, Spanish, ESOL/ESL
Requirements: Native speaker of one of the languages listed above, experience working with children, background in teaching or language acquisition desirable. Must be flexible, engaging, open-minded and comfortable leading an active group of students in an inquiry-based environment. The school will provide curriculum guidelines with the expectation that tutors will set individual learning goals for students based on teacher recommendations.

French, German, and ESOL/ESL classes will be composed of a mix of grade levels (5K & Gr. 1, Gr. 2 & 3, or Gr. 4 & 5). Spanish classes will be composed of a single grade level. Most students will be at an intermediate competency level. Class groups are small (maximum 8). Students are enrolled during the day in a dual language program where they are learning in the target language 50% of the time, but these particular students need extra support to succeed in that environment.

Goals of the program are:
- Identify specific areas of need for each child (with input from the class teacher).
- Provide opportunities for the use of oral language skills through games; role plays etc.
- Use and develop student reading and writing skills in an engaging context.
- Complete any assigned target language homework from class teacher.
- Practice reading appropriately challenging books.
Tactical Details:
- Tutors can teach one or two groups. If one group it is either M/W or T/Th 3:00-4:30.
- Plan on one additional hour per week (to be scheduled) for coordination with class teacher/language coordinator.
- One group = 4 hours per week, Two groups = 7 hours per week.
- $50 per hour/ annually $10,080 (if two groups) paid on a semi-monthly basis.
- Sign a contract for the semester (August 14-December 17 and January 5-May 31).
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org, using 'French Language Support Tutor' (or German or Spanish) as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected, no telephone inquiries, please.

Secondary School (Grades 6 - 12) Faculty Openings

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Secondary School Library Assistant (Part Time)
Position Title: Library Assistant

Terms: Part-Time 10h/week

Reports to: Head of Secondary School Library

Supervises: N/A

General Qualifications:
- enjoys working with students, staff and parents in an educational setting
- possesses strong organizational skills
- experienced with and knowledgeable about library organization
- has strong computer skills and familiarity with Google applications
- adaptable, flexible and open-minded
- able to work in a team environment
- able to follow written and verbal instructions and file alphabetically and numerically with speed and accuracy
- able to maintain confidentiality
- able to prioritize tasks and to adjust to work assignments and/or schedule changes
- loves books and reading
- demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments
- accepts responsibility for work assigned
- accepts constructive criticism
- maintains appropriate appearance
- proficiency in German required
- arrives on time and maintains a regular schedule
- displays curiosity and initiative and asks for and offers help as needed
Duties and Responsibilities:
- assists other library staff members in the overall day to day operation of the library
- maintains the library in a clean and orderly condition
- assists with circulation of print materials, including but not limited to the loan, return, reserve and weeding of materials
- assists with purchasing, cataloging, processing and organizing of German resources
- assists with board displays and library decoration
- shelves library books and materials on a daily basis
- assists patrons in learning basic information skills on an informal basis, including the use of the library catalog and libguide
- performs clerical duties (i.e. processing materials and mail, covering/repairing books)
- assists patrons in locating and selecting appropriate materials
- assists in maintaining appropriate behavior of students
- demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about patrons
- performs such other duties as are consistent with the position and assigned by the librarians
Training:
- participates in professional learning activities which align with school and library improvement goals
- participates in professional learning activities designed to enhance technology, information literacy or library management skills
- participates in staff development opportunities provided by the school
Physical Requirements:
- must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, reach and lift, carry, push or pull moderate weights
To Apply:

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the "Secondary School Part-time Library Assistant" into your subject line. Letters with resumes will be accepted through July 15, 2019.

Staff

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Data Entry Specialist
Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Database & Research Manager, this position will have responsibility for key data entry and updates in Raiser’s Edge, the school’s database software system, for constituent contact information, attributes, relationships, constituent codes, etc. Paramount to this position is the clearing of old data, integration of new data, and setting up the database for Fall 2019 fundraising activities.

Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship
Direct Supervision by: Database & Research Manager
Employee Type: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

Verify data to be entered through review of data files or other information provided.

With accuracy and speed, key updates and revisions to constituent data into Raiser’s Edge.

Review data for completeness and accuracy with verification by the Database & Research Manager.

Process data inquiries from Development Office staff under the guidance of the Database & Research Manager by searching, retrieving and creating lists in required formats, mostly Excel spreadsheets.

Maintain records of all work completed for verification by the Database & Research Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Focused data entry work experience over 2 - 3 years

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs, especially Excel

Availability to work between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Required Skills:

Superb attention to detail to ensure accuracy of retrieval, entry and review of large sets of data

Meticulous typing skills to precisely record data

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software or another relational database with customer relationship management characteristics

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in an independent school development office

To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to employment@aischool.org. Please also include the position title (Data Entry Specialist) in the subject line.
Designer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Atlanta International School seeks a full-time designer to join our marketing and communications team. The designer is responsible for creating visual concepts for the Marketing and Communications office and other school departments.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Takes a design “brief” to record requirements and requestors needs
- Works with different department’s members to understand graphic design needs
- Brings new ideas and develop creative and graphic design concepts for a wide variety of materials
- Designs ads, postcards, posters, brochures, email marketing templates, invites, presentations, flyers, newsletters, email digital ads, and all other collateral as needed
- Maintains image libraries
- Updates previous design projects
- Develops website assets and digital graphics
- Creates and review presentations and templates
- Creates social media postings with use of graphics and taglines
- Assists with logo and image distribution
- Works with printers to request quotes, deliver ready to print files and approve proofs
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design is required
- 3 to 5 years of graphic design experience
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google productivity apps (Drive, Slides, Sheets, Docs).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen, articulate, and advocate for best practice solutions
- Strong time and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects, timelines, and priorities
- Experience with video editing software as Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro a plus but not required
To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio to employment@aischool.org. Type the job title in the subject line (Designer). Qualified applicants will be contacted, no phone inquiries please.
Kaleidoscope Office Assistant
This is a part-time position. The Kaleidoscope Office Assistant is the first point of contact with parents and other visitors during after school hours from 2pm-6:30pm daily. The Office Assistant greets parents and visitors, signs students in and out of the database and is responsible for maintaining a neat, organized, and efficient office. Additionally, this person will assist the Kaleidoscope Coordinator by working closely with the after school counselors to ensure that the program is operating in the most efficient manner. The Kaleidoscope Office assistant is a highly motivated person who will advocate for the program and who believes in our mission to encourage children to enjoy relaxing and play-based learning and to become self-aware, motivated and confident.

Reports to: Kaleidoscope Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Buzzing in parents and approved pick-ups, checking parent badges and IDs, signing in visitors. Greeting everyone with outstanding customer service.
- Answering phones and handling some email correspondence related to the Primary School
- Maintaining student attendance records through electronic database and paper files
- Performing clerical duties, including typing lesson plans and supply list
- Assisting and monitoring students when referred to the office for health needs or behavior issues
- Leading the implementation of all school health and safety protocols at the Primary School during after school hours
- Assisting in the coordination of Half Day Full Day, Holiday and Summer Camps
- Support other staff members to design and implement weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans
- Assisting the Kaleidoscope Coordinator with Enrichment as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Kaleidoscope Coordinator
Skills and Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Excellent customer service- courteous, approachable, friendly
- Organized, flexible, passionate and dependable
- Confidently work in a highly diverse population with a variety of personalities and cultural backgrounds
- Able to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents and faculty
- Self-motivated to work independently while being group-minded
- Exceptional organizational, oral and written communication skills
- 1+ Year of administrative experience; prior experience working with children ages 5-10 preferred
- Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
- Consistent, punctual attendance and professional appearance
Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line (Kaleidoscope Office Assistant).
Middle School Golf Head Coach

We are looking for a Head Coach for our successful Middle School Golf Team.

Coaches are required to be available in the evenings Monday-Friday and potentially on weekends. All inquiries should be currently certified in CPR, AED & First Aid. Candidates must also have a golf background and have experience teaching and correcting golf players technique. Appropriate coaching certificates are not required but preferred.

Please note that this is a seasonal position and carries a stipend. Please submit your resume and cover letter, along with any certifications you hold to employment@aischool.org.

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Professional Development Administrator
Position Summary

The Professional Development Administrator role is critical to the facilitation of on campus and off-campus AIS faculty professional learning experiences. The Professional Development Administrator manages and tracks all budget expenditures, including but not limited to supplies, training materials, and faculty professional development; is responsible for coordinating and managing logistics of on-campus professional development events and managing professional development grant programs. The Professional Development Administrator works with the Education Council, 3K-12 faculty and instructional leaders to ensure that resources are used effectively and that faculty engage in meaningful professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Directly Reports to: Head of Equity & Inclusion

Time Commitment: Part-Time (.5 FTE). 10-month position paid on administrative scale

Guiding Principles:
- Supports and advances the mission, vision and strategic plan of the school
- Supports and promotes the goals of the IB program and international education
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

State Funding Program Administration
- Assist with Title II and Title IV program administration, including but not limited to attending state information and reporting meetings, submitting applications and verifications, maintaining up to date files of all required forms and procedures for professional learning events for the purpose of state reporting, providing input and support in submitting initial, interim, and final Title II and Title IV reports.
Budget Management
- Monitor and maintain professional development budgets and expenditures for both school and grant funds
- Prepare periodic reports for the Education Council
Program Management
- Create and maintain a professional development database, including registration, attendance and confirmations and prepare periodic reports.
- Manage professional development faculty request and approval processes
- Communicate professional development approval decisions
- Prepare periodic reports for the Education Council
- Coordinate travel arrangements for faculty professional development opportunities
- Create and execute logistics plan for onsite PD events
- Prepare for and support faculty professional development committee meeting
Other
- Assist with special events and projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements
- Excellent administrative practices and procedures with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Ability to independently problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing
To Apply

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to employment@aischool.org; please type the job title into your subject line (PD Administrator).
After School Program Teacher
Summary:

This is a part-time position. After School teachers/staff provide a safe, fun, educational environment for children during the critical time between school and parental pick-up. The primary focus in After School is to encourage children to enjoy relaxing and play-based learning and to become self-aware, motivated, and confident. This is accomplished by attentive staff committed to encouraging the child’s development by role modeling proper behavior, facilitating and encouraging student inquiry and using positive reinforcement. Assistant teachers are expected to willingly attend training sessions throughout the year. After school counselors are highly motivated leaders with a great team attitude.This opening is for After School care for both our Early Learning Center (3K/4K is a language immersion program where our students are taught in French, German or Spanish) and in the Primary School Grades 5K - 5.

Reports to: Kaleidoscope Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Arrive 30 minutes before children arrive, to ensure the site is ready, and activities are prepared.
- Work with students and other staff members to design and implement weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans.
- Report all injuries, suspicious events, or behavior with appropriate paperwork turned into the Kaleidoscope Coordinator within 24 hours.
- Be involved with children; play actively, show personal attention to individuals, be a positive role model.
- Use only positive reinforcement and program approved corrective behavior techniques.
- Attend at least 10 hours of training a year.
- Maintain the facility by cleaning up after yourself and children, keeping cabinets clean and organized and notifying the director of items that need to be replaced or repaired.
Skills and Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Have a High School diploma
- Be able to keep up with physical demands of active children
- Organized, flexible, passionate & dependable
- Able to work well with others on a team, and with variety of personalities
- Leadership qualities self -motivated while being group minded
- Prior experience working with children ages 3 -12
To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter as attachments to employment@aischool.org, using 'After School' as the subject heading. We will contact those whose skills and experience best match our needs. Given the number of applications expected no telephone inquiries, please.

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