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• Associate Director of Social Media and Creative Communications

  Opportunity

  Silicon Valley International School, the premier multilingual International Baccalaureate school on the West Coast, is seeking an Associate Director, Social Media and Creative to help design, create, innovate, and tell stories that reflect our dynamic international and multilingual education and community. We are seeking the right person to join our efficient and energetic team of four: Chief of Communications and Institutional Equity, Associate Director of Communications (Internal), Associate Director, Social Media and Creative Communications, and Communications Assistant. The best person for this role has the ability to manage and create compelling on-brand content for our digital and print marketing programs. This is an exciting opportunity, ideal for a talented creative who also enjoys using their organizational and analytical skills in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

  
  

  Job Summary

  The Associate Director, Social Media and Creative Communications (full-time exempt position), reports to the Chief of Communications and Institutional Equity and works across all departments and creates relationships with different school stakeholders to accurately and effectively strategize for, project manage, identify and produce content to advance the school’s mission and values to internal and external audiences. 

  
  

  Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Chief of Communications and Institutional Equity as well as other members of the Communications Team, the Associate Director, Social Media and Creative Communications, works to ensure the quality and consistency of the school’s brand, mission, and value proposition across all platforms.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:
  
  

  Print Collateral and Digital Content:

  • Work closely with other members of the Communications Office to update, develop, design, produce, and edit a variety of content and materials (digital and print) and execute/implement them on appropriate communications vehicles and platforms as needed.
  • Proactively adheres to and manages INTL’s editorial and visual style guide to ensure brand consistency and accurate messaging across communications.
  • Effectively project manage, plan, and create digital and print content, adhering to deadlines, executing INTL’s communications and marketing strategy.
  • Produce items for academic and marketing events as needed (Back-to-School week, Exhibitions, Events, First Day of School, Graduation, and others) and ensure appropriate distribution, use, and installation as needed.
  • Interacts effectively with vendors, third-party designers and consultants as needed to produce content and materials.
  • Produces advertisements, both visual and written; analyzes data and retargeting, makes suggestions for improvement and adjusts strategy as needed.

  Website

  • Manages external website (on Blackbaud K-12), ensuring all information is accurate, reflects the school’s programs, and is aligned with the school’s brand. 
  • Builds web pages, including associated forms, and makes updates proactively and regularly. Collaborates and works with other Communications Team members as needed.
  • Analyzes Google Analytics data and measures KPI’s. Makes suggestions for improvement or optimization.

  Social Media

  • Management, execution, analysis, and refinement of INTL’s social media strategy.
  • Proposes, sources or creates, schedules, and publishes social media content on INTL’s social media/video channels, ensuring that copy and visuals are fresh, up-to-date, and brand-aligned at all times.
  • Maintain the school’s social media editorial calendar.
  • Engages diligently and proactively with social media followers. Tracks analytics. Provides reports to the Chief of Communications and Institutional Equity.
  • Follows and stays informed of competitors’ social media campaigns.

  Videography and Photography

  • Takes photos, films, edits, and produces videos, and designs content; supported by the Communications Assistant.

  Miscellaneous

  • Assists with inventory management and orders of communications collateral for storage.
  • Attends and assists with special events as needed.
  • Provides administrative support to the Chief of Communications and Institutional Equity as needed.
  • Other tasks/duties as assigned.
  • Professionally interacts with staff, students and visitors; answers communications-related questions for staff, parents, students and others.
  • Contribute positively to employee morale; maintain a positive and pleasant demeanor to all constituencies.
     

  General Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience.
  • 3-5+ years of prior experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop).
  • Experience using Asana (project management system) or similar preferred. 
  • Experience using Slack or other interoffice messaging applications preferred.
  • Experience with Blackbaud K-12’s content management system preferred.
  • Exceptional content production skills and the ability to produce materials quickly and in a variety of styles.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong communications skills - both written and verbal.
  • Ability to accurately apply an organization’s brand across materials.
  • Has creative acumen and a strong eye for design.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, has very strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and can exercise sound judgement with or without supervision.
  • Ability to use print and web-based technologies such as a web content management system, student information system, project management system, Google Docs, etc.
  • Can effectively work in a diverse, multicultural school environment.
  • Ability to work independently with confidence and also in a team setting.
  • Ability to support, edit, and produce for video and photography needs (must be comfortable with use of cameras, video camcorders, smartphones, tablets, audio equipment and be physically able to gather this content) is required.
  • Bilingual in either Mandarin, French, or German is useful, but not essential. 
  • Sense of humor, dependability, positive attitude, and strong work ethic required.
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed.
  • Criminal record clearance and valid CA driver’s license. Valid Passport may also be required for international travel.
  • Must have reliable transportation to be able to travel from one campus to the other (less than 5 miles) or pick up project-related items in the local area.

  
  

  Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Regularly sit, talk, hear, and type, with the ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to walk close distances outside of campus.
  • Turn, bends, reach and occasionally use a ladder.
  • Work in a traditional climate controlled office environment and also outdoors when needed.
  • Work in a busy and often distracting environment.
    
    

  About the School

  Silicon Valley International School has two campuses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our Willows Campus houses our preschool and upper school, and is located in Menlo Park, CA. Our Cohn Campus houses our elementary school and is located in Palo Alto, just a few short minutes away from our Willows Campus.

  
  

  Our school is unique as there are a limited number of multilingual preschool to 12th grade private schools in the country. INTL attracts a diverse, connected, international group consisting of numerous identities, each with a valued and unique perspective and voice. Through the world renowned International Baccalaureate Programme, we deliver an outstanding multilingual education, where our students learn to cultivate an open mind and open heart, leading them to utilize what they have learned and to take action locally, nationally, and globally. 

  
  

  Dependent upon employment status, employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; a very generous amount of paid time off for personal rejuvenation, travel, discovery, and learning; professional development; life and international travel insurance; ability to work from home 1-2 days a week (based upon the needs of the office), and a plethora of opportunities to become involved in the heart and life of the school. 

  
  

  If you are interested in joining our vibrant bilingual and multicultural community, we invite you to apply.

  
  

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.

  
  TO APPLY
  To apply for this position, email a cover letter (an essential writing sample), resume, and a list of references to jovicraig@svintl.org. No calls, please.

• Custodian & Maintenance Associate

  The Custodian and Maintenance Associate is a member of the facilities team and will perform cleaning, set-up, and tear-down for events, minor equipment maintenance, and grounds-keeping tasks to ensure the care and upkeep of school property. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the  Director of Facilities, Safety, and Operations. They will work Tuesday – Saturday, providing services for one campus in Palo Alto and another in Menlo Park. An alternate schedule may be required, [an occasional  Monday] to cover vacations and/or extended absences. Working hours will vary between  7 am-6 pm per operational needs.

  Essential Functions:

   

  • Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of interior and exterior of school facilities including clean restrooms, sweep and mop floors, empty and clean waste bins.
  • Open campus, unlock doors, walk grounds, and building for a safety check and maintenance needs. Note all safety & maintenance concerns and correct them. Walk outside grounds picking up trash on field, playground, and parking lot. Blow clear entrances and wipe clean school front doors. Put up flags. Open auto entrance gate prior to the student drop-off.
  • Set up and clean up after student lunch, pick up litter, and clean surfaces.
  • Completes assigned work orders in a timely manner. 
  • Sets up, moves, and arranges furniture and equipment for assemblies, meetings, or other special events as assigned. 
  • Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of building and equipment.
  • Performs a variety of custodial and minor maintenance activities including picking up litter, disposing of waste and debris, cleaning surfaces, floors, and bathrooms
  • Perform grounds maintenance activities, i.e., clean parking lot and walk school grounds to collect trash; cut, mow, weed, edge, blow grass, and plant foliage.
  • Maintain shrubbery and trees, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
  • Maintain all structures, including playground and field equipment, repairing fences and gates, and preparing athletic fields.
  • Operates various electric, gas, and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers.
  • Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

    
  Qualifications:

   

  • Ability to complete online time and attendance forms, and read and send emails.
  • Ability to obtain the O.S.H.A. certification within 90-days of employment and apply working knowledge of O.S.H.A. requirements to your daily schedule.
  • Must pass Federal and State criminal background checks with the ability to work in a licensed daycare facility.
  • Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and maintain automobile insurance at all times. 
  • Physical Requirements and Work Environment
  • Ability to work indoors or outdoors, in various weather conditions, while performing the duties of this job.  The Custodian with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dust, wetness, humidity, temperature, and noise extremes.
  • Experience operating pressure washers, tree trimmers, and leaf blowers. 
  • Tasks involve heavy physical effort including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • High school diploma or GED, previously related experience required
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to pass and perform basic first aid and CPR.
  • Must have TB clearance prior to the start of employment and current vaccinations as required by licensing or other state-required legislation for a school.

   

   

  Compensation:

   

  Competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience.

  
  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org. No phone calls, please.

   

   

  Benefits:

   

  Full-time employees are eligible to receive  6 paid holidays and an additional 10 paid holidays at the end of December.  They are also eligible to participate in the school medical benefits plan, and receive paid sick leave and 6 weeks of accrued PTO. 

   

   

   

   

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.

   

   

   

• Elementary English Teacher

  Silicon Valley International School seeks an Elementary English Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.  Elementary School (PYP) Teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They assess and record progress and prepare students for middle school. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. PYP Teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.  

  
  

  The Elementary English Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Early Years level.  He or she must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.

  
  

  The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the PYP framework, while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition, and collaborating extensively with English, French, and Chinese teachers. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning.

  Typical work activities include:

  • Teaching all areas of the Elementary School curriculum as designated
  • Following guidelines and mission of Silicon Valley International School (INTL) and International Baccalaureate PYP Programme
  • Taking responsibility for the progress of one or two classes of Elementary School students at a grade level
  • Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
  • Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
  • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation/engagements and respectful interactions
  • Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline
  • Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development
  • Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development
  • Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences and other (often less formal) meetings and report cards
  • Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
  • Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
  • Taking part in school events and activities that can be run on weekends or evenings
  • Planning and participating in field trips
  • Monitoring recess/lunch
  • Other duties as required to perform the job

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • University degree
  • Minimum 5 years experience teaching elementary school children
  • Experience with the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) preferred
  • Native English speaker

  
  

  Physical Requirements of the Job:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently:

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Be able to climb, crouch, kneel, bend, balance, stoop, stretch, twist, reach out, crawl and be on the floor with children
  • Be able to physically control and/or restrain a young child solely for the purpose of avoiding dangerous situations for the child and/or others (1st/2nd grade)
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Read, see details of objects that are more than a few feet away and see differences between colors

  
  

   

  Compensation:

  Competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience

  
  

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.

   

  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org

  No phone calls please.

• Extended Care Support Staff

  The Extended Care and Afterschool Support Staff member will be considered a full-time non-exempt position. The position will supervise students during lunch, recesses, and extended after-school days and support the school with other tasks as needed, such as help in the Media Hub, ES Student Council, and more assigned by the Elementary school  Dean and/or  Director Enrichment.  The position reports to the Elementary Dean of students for all student behavior concerns and the logistics of the daily operation of the Elementary school.

  
  

  The position requires the successful candidate to supervise and support students during recesses, lunches, and extended after-school days. The position also assists and supports the school-themed events’ decorations, organization, and light cleaning, in addition to other tasks as needed.

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Supervise students in the class, at recess, lunch, dismissal, and extended care (playground, lunch area, hallways, classrooms if needed).  Common sense, communication, and teamwork are the keywords for this position.
  • Prioritize student safety at all times
  • Be attentive to student’s needs and attentive to details
  • Learn, support, and reinforce school values
  • Maintain a  safe, harmonious, and positive atmosphere on the playground and campus.
  • Learn and appropriately apply the school’s policies and procedures and other regulations related to the position. Read the employee handbook.
  • Work respectfully and cooperatively with others.  Maintain a good attitude toward colleagues, parents, and kids
  • Implement and organize age-appropriate games and activities
  • Assist in resolving student conflicts on the playground.
  • Keep the work up to date and provide oral or written (if needed) reports on students’ conflicts, dynamics, and interactions to her supervisor and principals.
  • Assure students arrive to class in a timely manner; collect equipment left on the playground areas.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality about the status of students and school activities
  • Assist in weekly meetings with supervisor and rest of recess/ EC staff
  • Your supervisor may assign other duties/ responsibilities

  
  

  Position Qualifications/Skills

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Previous experience working with children and be attentive to their needs
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
  • Be reliable and punctual
  • Be able to implement and organize age-appropriate games and activities
  • Have good oral and written communication skills
  • Speaking Mandarin Chinese or French is a plus
  • Current CPR and 1st Aid certifications preferred

   

  BENEFITS

  We are pleased to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, for qualified employees.

   

  • Medical (Sutter and Kaiser) [some plans paid at 100% by school]
  • Guardian: Dental PPO, VSP
  • Short-Term  and Long Term Disability 
  • Basic Term Life and AD&D to $50,000 
  • Personal Time Off (Staff) – accrue 6-weeks  and 2-days per year
  • Paid sick leave – hours equivalent to ten (10) calendar days per year
  • Paid Holidays - six holidays and 10-days at the end of December
  • 403(b) – eligible to enroll and participate immediately
  • 403(b) – Employer match begins after 2 years and 1,000 hours of service per year:
    • 5% years 3 through 10 AND 7% after 10 years

   

  Working Conditions

  • Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm
  • Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability are essential
  • Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
  • Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
  • Ability to move about the building and the organization as needed
  • Must be able to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions
  • On occasion must lift up to 35 lbs

  
  

  Expectations for Mini-Camp and Summer Camp
  
  

  Employees are expected to work 6-weeks of mini and summer camps. During summer care and mini-camp, Extended Care and Afterschool Support Staff are considered camp counselors, during various camps. They are expected to plan and implement activities. Your supervisor may assign other duties/ responsibilities tied under the guidance and supervision of the Enrichment Support Director or Assistant Director. 

   

  The Enrichment Support Director or Assistant Director will provide a theme for the camps and help to organize planning. Camp counselors can use the available time the week before the mini-camp for planning and preparation. Time will be given in the summer care schedule to allow for weekly planning and preparation.  

  
  

  Compensation 

  Competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience 

  
  
  

  Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to employment@svintl.org.  Please no phone calls or drop-ins. 

  
  

  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.

• Facilities Coordinator

  Silicon Valley International School is seeking an experienced facilities coordinator, who will serve as administrative assistant to the Director of Facilities, Safety & Operations (DFSO).   The qualified candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with facilities work control utilizing a ticket management system. This person will work closely with the DFSO to coordinate work for the school's five maintenance staff for day-to-day operations of the two campuses located in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. This person will be responsible for procuring supplies and equipment to support the schools’ operational and building needs as well as manage building keys.  Experience with purchasing and financial transaction processing is a must. Utilizing one of the schools’ fleet vehicles, this person will transport mail and packages between the two campuses once a day or occasionally more often if needed.

  Work Control

   

  Ticket Management: The Facilities Coordinator will be the owner of our team’s ticket intake system, ensuring that all requests are handled quickly and professionally. Under the direction of the DFSO, the FC will monitor and assign tickets to maintenance staff and communicate with faculty and staff progress updates to close out work. Must have experience with web help desk or similar web-based ticketing systems, and have strong excel or data visualization skills.

   

  Purchasing

  • Research products, pricing and vendors.
  • Prepare purchase orders and capital requests for furniture, supplies and equipment.
  • Place supply orders as needed and review monthly usage reports for supplies to identify where costs and/or services can be improved.
  • Reconcile expenses and prepare expense reports for monthly credit cards.
  • Coordinate shipping logistics: freight quotes & prepare shipping & return labels.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels, including emergency safety and first aid supplies.
  • Maintains internal catalog of supply products, supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation, as well as research replacements as needed.
  • Coordinate the purchase/rental of trial supplies and equipment, as needed.
  • Ensure all purchases are accurate in quantity, priced per quote and aligns with capital requests.
  • Coordinate delivery of all furniture/equipment.
  • Collect and maintain Certificates of Insurance for all active vendors.

  Key Management

  Distribute keys to new hires &current personnel and collect keys at the end of employment. Oversees the key inventory system including key audits. Ensures an accurate record of all keys assigned to departmental staff.

   

  Education and Work Experience

  2-3 years of facilities administration or similar field, within a primary school is a plus.

  Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
  • Ability to respond to daily competing priorities and use sound judgment to shuffle tasks as needed.
  • Ability to maintain a cooperative and professional working relationship.
  • Excellent customer service and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle complicated matters and/or complaints in a calm, courteous and diplomatic manner.
  • Knowledge of facilities management.
  • Experience with web-based ticketing systems, web help desk a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat and other applications as required.

  Physical Requirements & Work Standards

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently sitting.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

  To apply to this position, send your resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org.  Please no phone calls.
  

   

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.

   

• Professeur·e, des écoles - (French Teacher)

  L’École Internationale de la Silicon Valley, homologuée par le Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale, recrute pour l’année scolaire 2021/2022 des professeur·e des écoles, pour des classes de niveau maternelle et élémentaire.

   

  De langue maternelle française et idéalement titulaire de l’éducation nationale, l’enseignant·e sera le garant de la mise en place des programmes officiels, tout en assurant le développement global des élèves en tant qu'individus accomplis et citoyens responsables.

   

  L'enseignante devra travailler en étroite collaboration avec ses collègues de cycle, dans un contexte multilingue et multiculturel.

   

  Un bon niveau d’anglais, ainsi qu’une expérience en FLE sont fortement souhaités.

  Typical work activities include:

  • Teaching all areas of the curriculum
  • Following guidelines and mission of Silicon Valley International School (INTL), including standards of the French national curriculum, as well as the International Baccalaureate PYP Programme
  • Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of Elementary School students at a grade level (age 3-11)
  • Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
  • Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
  • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation/engagements and respectful interactions
  • Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline
  • Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development
  • Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development
  • Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences and other (often less formal) meetings and report cards
  • Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
  • Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
  • Taking part in school events and activities that can be run at weekends or evenings
  • Planning and participating in field trips
  • Monitoring recess/lunch
  • Other duties as required to perform the job

   

  Physical Requirements of the Job:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently:

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Be able to climb, crouch, kneel, bend, balance, stoop, stretch, twist, reach out, crawl and be on the floor with children
  • Be able to physically control and/or restrain a young child solely for the purpose of avoiding dangerous situations for the child and/or others
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Read, see details of objects that are more than a few feet away and see differences between colors

   

   

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.

   

  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@svintl.org

  No phone calls, please.

   

• School Therapist

  The school therapist provides services for students and parents and works with teachers to implement class-wide strategies or lead interventions on social issues. For individual students, areas of information assessed include but are not limited to: academic performance, relationships at school and home, social interactions, emotional state, and behaviors. Students will also have access to sessions where they can speak with the therapist/counselor for socio-emotional needs, de-escalation, and evaluation for risk. Together, the team reaches a better understanding and talks about further interventions and actions. No individual assessments or referrals occur without prior consent from the parents unless it is identified as an emergency. The counselor must follow the emergency procedure as determined by the school.  

  
  

  This position is part-time, working approximately 10-hours per week. 

  RESPONSIBILITIES

   

  Individual Student Support:

  • Observe, assess, and support individual students as necessary i
  • Develop a plan for implementing strategies and assistance for students
  • Maintain records of observations, assessments, and meetings with students to record progress and development
  • Remain updated on the latest assessments and findings the field
  • Meet with students who self-identify as needing guidance or socioemotional resources.

   

  Parent Support:

  • Meet with parents if there are significant concerns about their child(ren)’s socio-emotional wellbeing, and it is determined a referral is needed.

   

  Communication:

  • Communicate with parents, teachers, and appropriate division principals regularly regarding the progress of the student
  • Communicate with Dean of Faculty and Inclusion weekly to update about progress and caseload

  Teacher Support:

  • Provide suggestions for accommodation and use of strategies and tools within the classroom
  • Act as a resource for social skills instruction and socio-emotional matters

  
  

  Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, or related behavioral science field required.
  • Clinical licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or psychologist in California is highly preferred (unlicensed professionals considered only with relevant experience, training, education, and fit).
  • At least one year of previous experience working with adolescents and young adults ages 10-18 and their families as a mental health clinician or other clinical roles specializing in psychotherapeutic work with young children and their families.

  
  

  We’d Love to Hear from You.

  
  

  If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume, cover letter, and at least three references to employment@svintl.org. Adobe PDF or Microsoft documents only. Please no calls.

  
  
  

  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.

• Upper School French Language & Literature (LL)

  Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a part-time,  Upper School (Grades 6 - 8) French Language & Literature (LL) Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.  Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) teachers challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 

   

  The Upper School French Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the Middle and High School level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues and accept and adapt to a working environment with different cultures.

   

  The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP framework while also ensuring foundational skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and experience inquiry-based teaching and learning.

  Typical work activities include:

  • Teaching all areas of the MYP curriculum as designated (in the subject area as well as interdisciplinary units)
  • Following guidelines and mission of INTL and International Baccalaureate’s MYPOrganizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment
  • Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater to the needs of the whole ability range and levels of understanding within their class to differentiate and produce tailored materials.
  • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation/engagements and respectful interactions
  • Managing student behavior and maintaining discipline
  • Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development
  • Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development
  • Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences and other (often less formal) meetings and report cards
  • Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues, and working flexibly
  • Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the national and international curricula
  • Occasionally taking part in school events and activities that can be run at weekends or evenings outside of working hours
  • Planning and participating in field trips
  • Leading an Advisory group and/or offering student clubs

   

  Qualifications:

  • Strong ability to  communicate to parents and colleagues,  understand the curriculum, and write report cards
  • Bachelor’s Degree [or higher]  in Education, with an emphasis in French Literature, preferred, or other related fields
  • Minimum of 5 Years of teaching experience preferred
  • Experience with IB and with the DSD I and II preferred.

   

  Physical Requirements and Qualifications of the Job:

  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently:

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person
  • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Be able to crouch, kneel, bend, balance, stoop, stretch, twist, reach out, and move around easily to interact with and supervise students.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Read, see details of objects that are more than a few feet away and see differences between colors

   

  Disclaimer:

  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

   

  Compensation:

  Competitive salary and benefits based on education and experience

   

   Please email your cover letter and resume to employment@svintl.org.  Please no phone calls.

   

  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 opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.

   

   

• EYP Substitute Teachers [French/German or Mandarin Speaking]

  Silicon Valley International School [INTL] seeks variable hour substitute teachers and daycare staff for our early year's programs, beginning immediately. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set by Community Care Licensing to be a fully qualified teacher (hold a current Child Development Teacher Permit OR have 12-semester units/16 quarter units in early childhood/development or equivalent courses at least 1-year teaching experience in a youth group program).  Most substitute needs vary from day to day, although we do know the schedule in advance for some needs

  All employees must demonstrate a commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve and have experience with teaching at the grade school level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. 
  
  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.
  
  
  Compensation: 
  $20-33/hour; no benefits. Please note this is not a contract position and we cannot guarantee any amount of hours.
  
  To Apply:
  Please send your cover letter and resume to employment@svintl.org.  No phone calls, please.

• Elementary and Middle School Substitute (German, French, Mandarin and English Speakers) Teachers

  Silicon Valley International School [INTL] seeks variable hour substitute teachers for our elementary and middle school programs, beginning immediately. We seek substitute teachers who are native speakers and literate in either French, Mandarin, German or English. 
  
  All employees must demonstrate commitment to INTL's mission and the population we serve and be experienced with teaching at the grade school level.  They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. 
  
  INTL is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.  Please see our policy on the main Employment page.
  
  Most substitute needs vary from day to day, although we do know the schedule in advance for some needs. 
  
  Qualifications: 
  • University degree 
  • Experience teaching grade school children 
  • Native/literate in French, German, Mandarin, or English
  
  Compensation: 
  $33/hour; no benefits. Please note this is not a contract position, and we cannot guarantee any amount of hours.
  
  To Apply:
  Please send your cover letter and resume to employment@isvintl.org.  No phone calls, please.

  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 on the basis of 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 opportunity 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.