# Teaching Assistant

**Company:** [Cornerstone School](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/99LoT96t7mX69CrjZC44ZW.md)
**Location:** Palo Alto, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Preschool to Middle School

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## Description

Cornerstone School is a dynamic Pre 3 to elementary 5th grade Chinese-English bilingual immersion school located in Palo Alto, California. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program while deeply integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Executive Functioning development, and character education. Our mission is to cultivate curious, confident, and compassionate global citizens in a warm, highly supportive community.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Bilingual Teaching Assistant (Mandarin/English) to join our collaborative educational team. In this role, you will work closely with our lead teachers to foster a positive, engaging, and culturally rich classroom environment. You will play a crucial part in supporting student learning, facilitating small group activities, and helping young learners develop both their academic skills and their internal motivation.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   **Classroom Support:** Assist the lead teacher in implementing the bilingual curriculum and executing daily lesson plans.
-   **Student Engagement:** Provide one-on-one and small group support to reinforce concepts in math, language arts, and social sciences.
-   **SEL & Behavior Support:** Model and support our Social-Emotional Learning framework (e.g., helping students navigate their "emotional traffic lights" and build a growth mindset).
-   **Operational Assistance:** Prepare teaching materials, assist with classroom organization, and help manage student transitions, recess, and lunch supervision.
-   **Team Collaboration:** Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, staff, and administration to ensure student success.

## Requirements

**Language Skills:** Native-level fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

**Experience:** Previous experience working with elementary or preschool-aged children in an educational, camp, or child-care setting is highly preferred.

**Attributes:** Exceptional patience, a warm demeanor, strong collaborative skills, and a genuine love for early childhood and elementary education.

**Legal Status:** Authorized to work in the United States.

## Benefits

A deeply supportive, collaborative, and professional teaching community.

Opportunities for professional development in bilingual pedagogy and SEL integration.

Competitive compensation and a positive work environment.