Teaching Assistant – 6 Months Contract

Job Purpose

TAs are responsible for effective curriculum delivery, the achievement of departmental goals, learning outcomes and the meeting of targets and benchmarks. They have a key role in the development of a positive work environment – one that is innovative and responsive to student needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

1/ Student Learning Responsibilities in the classroom, around the school and during fieldtrips:

• Giving extra EAL or academic support to individual, small groups or whole class during class activities;
• Remind student to take notes, be ready and/or participate in class activities;
• Keep notes on formative assessment during learning activities to share with teachers;
• Model and encourage use of English for all classroom interactions;
• Model and encourage the school’s Habits of Mind Practice;
• Implement positive, fair and respectful Classroom Management as agreed with teacher;
• Cooperate with teacher to find the solution for academic or disciplinary issues demonstrating awareness of students’ individual needs;
• Prepare materials for classroom and instructional use as directed by teacher;
• Translate documents and meetings between parent/teacher/student;
• Plan, prepare and deliver club, or other assigned activities, in alignment with the learning principles set up by the school;
• Support teacher to manage the class when they are not present;

2/Professionalism duties

• Supervise students in any area of the campus;
• Adhere to school policies and regulations;
• Interact positively and professionally with all members of the faculty and school administration;
• Provide information and assistance to staff members to achieve common goals, for example but not limited to: assembly rehearsal, event preparation, marketing events;
• Recognize and respects the professional role and judgement of peers, teachers and administrators;
• Address concerns proactively and professionally;
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the school.

3/In-class tasks

Function	Teacher	Assistant
Prepare lesson plan	YES	May assist
Assess student progress	YES	NO
Evaluate students	YES	NO
Report attendance	YES	May assist
Prepare class activities	YES	May assist
Direct instruction	YES	May assist
One/ one instruction	YES	YES
Marking/ correcting students’ work	YES	May assist
Monitor students: in class or in non-instructional settings	YES	YES
Model and encourage proper English for students	YES	YES
Incorporate age-appropriate methods of assisting students	YES	YES
Maintain and design displays and bulletin boards	YES	YES
Follow school policy and procedures	YES	YES

4/Other related tasks assigned by the direct manager

Education

• Education background: Bachelor’s degree related to Education, English, Business Administration.
• Experience in student counseling, development, education, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and updated records concerning student performance.
• A desire to help students in their academic journey, from enrollment to graduation.
• Characteristics: patient, conscientious, tactful, dependable

Skills

• Fluent English skills (both written and verbal).
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Personal Characteristics

• Work well under high pressure and strict deadlines.
• Strong presentation, communication, inter-personal and reporting skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Other requirements

*Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted