Elementary Assistant Teacher at Shu Ren International School – Berkeley, California

So do we.

As a part of the Shu Ren International School team, you will gain unique, professional enrichment, a strong, supportive network, and access to a special community of globally minded educators, families, and employees.

ABOUT US

Shu Ren International School empowers children in Preschool through 5th grade to become confident, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals. Rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and enriched by Mandarin immersion, our program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking from an early age. At Shu Ren, every child is known, every voice is valued, and every learning experience is designed to ignite a lifelong love of discovery.

At Shu Ren, teachers are empowered to think creatively, teach with purpose, and grow alongside their students. You’ll be part of a passionate, international team that believes in the power of inquiry, language immersion, and connection to inspire children to become compassionate global citizens. We value educators as lifelong learners and collaborators who bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child.

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support classroom teachers in classroom preparations, learning activities, and supervision of students to ensure a safe, intellectually stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

ABOUT YOU

• You love working with elementary school children and are willing to work to assist the classroom teachers in and out of the classroom
• You understand basic classroom teaching and learning practices and are excited to learn more about the International Baccalureate Primary Years Program
• You have a strong commitment to bilingual education
• You seek to connect with and support a diverse community of children, families, and colleagues
• You enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers and staff
• You bring a postive energy to your work

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
• Generous paid time off policies
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching

Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy

Shu Ren International School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. The School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

• Full professional fluency in English in speaking, reading and writing
• At least an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Elementary Education or Chinese Language Education, a Bachelor degree preferred
• At least one year of work experience in an elementary school setting
• Must be fully authorized to work in the U.S.