Elementary Education Teaching Assistant
Position Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for students in grades K-5. The ideal candidate will be patient, organized, and enthusiastic about helping young learners thrive both academically and socially.
Responsibilities supporting grades K-5:
- Assist the lead teacher with the daily instructional program by providing support in lesson preparation and classroom activities
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher
- Support classroom management by monitoring student behavior and helping maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment
- Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeterias, and field trips
- Provide clerical support, such as preparing materials, copying documents, and organizing classroom resources
- Help track student progress and provide feedback to the teacher
- Support students with special needs by following accommodations and modifications as directed by the teacher or special education staff
- Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with students to support their emotional and social development
- Uphold school policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page