ACS Athens, a student-centered international school embracing American educational philosophy, principles, and values, is seeking to recruit a Kindergarten Aide to support learning in the Elementary School. The Kindergarten Aide reports to the Elementary School Principal and works closely with classroom teachers and students to promote a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Support: Assist teachers with daily classroom activities, including project development, student exhibitions of learning, classroom performances, and instructional initiatives.

• Student Support: Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance to students to support academic, social, and project-based learning needs.

• Instructional Assistance: Support classroom lessons and initiatives to ensure students successfully complete assigned work.

• Material Management: Perform para-professional tasks related to the preparation, organization, and use of classroom materials and programs.

• Individual Student Needs: Work closely with students who require additional guidance or support within the classroom.

• Monitoring & Supervision Duties:

  • Daily recess duty

  • Daily lunch duty

  • Daily DayCare PJ/JK supervision

  • Morning Arrival (8:15–9:00 a.m.): Escort PJ/KG students from the front gate to the Early Childhood playground

  • Dismissal (3:40 p.m.): Escort students from classrooms to the designated drop-off point at the back playground

• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Elementary School Principal.
  
  

Independence of Operation:

• Work within Elementary School and Kindergarten team procedures while responding flexibly to the needs of students and the school environment.

• Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills in daily activities in alignment with school guidelines.

• Keep the Elementary School Principal informed of daily activities.

• Completed work is reviewed by the Elementary School Principal and Assistant Principal.
  
  

Work Relationships:

• Internal: Students, teachers, and the Elementary School main office.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree.

• Minimum of two years of experience working with elementary-aged children.

• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices.

• Computer literacy and ability to support technology use in the classroom.

• Fluency in English and Greek.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively.