Teaching Assistant
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Teaching Assistants are important members of our teaching team. They support classroom teachers in creating and maintaining productive, safe learning environments. Several positions are available.
- Early years classroom: support play-based learning in a whole-class setting with children ages 3-6
- Elementary classroom: support inquiry-based learning in a whole-class setting with children ages 7-10
- Individual (1:1): provide positive behavioural and targeted learning support to one student in collaboration with the Inclusive Education Team and a classroom teacher
- Support the teacher in providing instruction and in creating an effective learning environment
- Help to prepare and organize classroom materials
- Engage with the teacher in using positive behavioural supports and contributing to the creation of a safe, welcoming, respectful learning environment
- Practice active supervision outside of the classroom, including in the playground, cafeteria, corridors and common areas
- Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and other school events if required
- Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma; advanced education desirable
- Previous experience as a teaching assistant, ideally in a WASC- or CIS-accredited international school
- Knowledge, Competencies and Attributes
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Genuine commitment to student success and well-being
- General understanding of child development or interest in gaining this understanding
- Able to provide positive motivation and to build rapport with students
- Brings a flexible, collaborative approach and able to adapt to changing classroom needs and priorities
- Able to empathize with others and to use strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates cultural competence and enjoys learning about other cultures
- Comfortable engaging with the concepts of diversity, belonging and well-being
- Able to use a computer, Google Workspace and email
