Silicon Valley International School·Menlo Park, California
Collaborate with international teachers to ensure the safety and social-emotional well-being of early years students. Responsibilities include supervising students during various school activities and serving as a Camp Counselor during summer and mini camps.
As a Learning Assistant at Silicon Valley International School, you will collaborate closely with our diverse group of international teachers to support students in their early years. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and social-emotional well-being of our students. This is a full-time position that offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay based on years of experience, and generous paid time off.
As a Learning Assistant, you will operate within the framework of your job description and assignments, making decisions only within that context. Learning Assistants are required to maintain certifications as mandated by the school and/or Social Services, ensuring that all relevant certifications remain current.
This is an hourly, full-time, non-exempt role that comes with full benefits. You will report to the Director of Licensing. The hourly rate of pay is $30.07 (CO-1) to $40.52 (CO-23), depending on your relevant work experience and educational attainment. Additionally, the school offers an academic attainment bonus — $1,000 for a Bachelor’s Degree and $2,000 for a Master’s Degree — added to your regular hourly rate.
As this position is classified as an academic year-round position, including designated faculty breaks and summer months, Learning Assistants are required to work six (6) of the nine (9) weeks of Mini Camp and/or Summer Camp each academic year.
During Mini Camp and Summer Camp, Learning Assistants will serve in the role of Camp Counselor. In this capacity, they are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate activities and programs under the direction and supervision of the Director of Licensing & Enrichment Programs.
The Director of Licensing & Enrichment Programs will establish the camp themes and provide guidance and support in the development and coordination of camp activities. Learning Assistants may utilize the week preceding Mini Camp for planning and preparation. In addition, the Summer Camp schedule will include designated time each week for planning, preparation, and program coordination.
Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.
Requires a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units and at least 2 years of experience working with young children. Native Mandarin speakers and French speakers are strongly preferred, along with experience in the IB Primary Years Program.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
