Summary

An Assistant Teacher is a professional who enhances student comprehension during instructional periods. This roleinvolves supervising learners and extending education beyond the classroom through lunch or recess activities for effective knowledge reinforcement.

We’re looking for a competent Teacher Assistant to help our lead Teachers in educating our students. You’ll get to work with children of various ages and educational needs while learning how to craft effective lesson plans and organize classrooms.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Help teachers prepare lesson plans.
• Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. projectors, chemistry sets).
• Track student attendance and class schedules.
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges.
• Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process.
• Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities.
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start.
• Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress.
• Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Qualifications and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Experience as a Teacher Assistant.

Skills

• Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude.
• Firm but kind personality.
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents.