Description:
This position is remote but requires candidates to be located in Raleigh, NC or greater Triangle metro area.

EXPERIENCE YOU BRING:

• A native (or near native) target language speaker (Spanish)
• Intermediate to high English proficiency
• Post-secondary Degree in Education-related field
• At least one year of Elementary teaching experience
• Must complete designated school district HR process for school volunteer or similar as confirmed by Participate Learning upon offer
• Must meet all Participate Learning employment verification and hiring requirements
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must participate in and successfully complete Participate Learning DLIA program trainings & evaluations
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to travel between schools are requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Participate Learning is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. We partner with K-12 schools and districts to provide cultural exchange teachers, global education, and language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin. One of the essential measures of the success of our business is the positive impact we make on our employees. Our work inspires everyone to be change agents, bringing more empathy and connection to the world.

• Attractive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision
• Company paid long-term, short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Generous Vacation and Separate Sick Time
• Wellness Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Infant-At-Work and Bring Your Dog to Work Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Fully-Stocked Kitchen
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Assistance
• Cultural Experience & Milestone benefit every 3 years

LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND WHY YOU DO IT!

Since 1987, Participate Learning has partnered with schools and districts to prepare students for career success through cultural exchange, dual language programs, and global learning. We help students build bilingual fluency, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to apply their learning in real-world settings and any career path.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A Dual Language Instructional Assistant primary duty is to provide instructional support for students and teachers in the Participate Dual Language Spanish immersion classrooms. This position leads groups across different subject areas with instruction delivered in Spanish. The lead dual language teacher will have primary responsibility for the overall instruction of the class. However, in the absence of a lead teacher, the DLIA is expected to take over the lead instructional role in the classroom.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The DLIA will deliver instruction to students, using various teaching methods to improve student skills and abilities with the target language and in the core curriculum student objectives.
• The DLIA will lead small groups during literacy rotations and with the guidance of the lead teachers, deliver appropriate instructional methods and techniques for each group activity assigned.