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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Junior School Mandarin Language Teacher Assistant (Instructional)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Temporary Full-Time Position</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">2026-2027</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 740 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is on track to complete its cutting-edge Expansion Campus, a 75,000-square-foot addition that seamlessly integrates with the school’s existing facilities. This significant achievement reflects the school’s ongoing growth and enduring commitment to providing an exceptional, future-focused learning environment for all members of the community.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Southpointe is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Teacher Assistant who will assist and deliver authentic Mandarin language instruction integrated to transdisciplinary PYP themes. </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Reporting to the Junior School Assistant Principal or designate, the Junior School Mandarin Language Teacher Assistant position will commence on August 27, 2026 and conclude on June 18, 2027.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Duties and Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">*These may include, but are not limited to…</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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font-weight: bold\">Assessment and Documentation Support</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Assist in collecting and organizing evidence of student learning through observations, student work samples, and digital portfolios.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Document student progress, participation, and behavioural observations to support assessment, reporting, and instructional planning.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support the preparation and organization of assessment materials, learning artifacts, and student records.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Assist with the use of educational technology and digital tools to document and showcase student learning.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Collaboration and Professional Engagement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Work collaboratively with the Lead Mandarin Teacher, classroom teachers, learning support staff, specialists, administrators, and families to support student success.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Participate in team meetings, planning discussions, professional learning opportunities, and school initiatives as appropriate.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support cultural celebrations, language-learning events, and activities that promote international-mindedness and community engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Communicate professionally and positively with all members of the school community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Perform other related duties as assigned.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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