Designation: Teacher Assistant

Department: Primary School

Location: Varied depending on assignment

Reports to : Principal/Vice-Principal

Works collaboratively with: Teachers, Students, Programme Coordinators, members of the student support team

Assigns task to / supervises: N/A

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY (Main purpose of this job):

An Instructional Assistant is part of a team of educators working together to provide the best learning environment for students and in doing so will:

Keep open lines of communication with teachers, administrators, support staff and fellow instructional assistants

Respect confidentiality and privacy of information related to students and the workplace. Instructional assistants are not permitted to discuss a child’s academic/social development with parents directly. Any direct communication with parents must be carried out by the teacher.

Be flexible and willing to perform duties outside the specific scope of your job description.

Participate in school activities such as staff meetings, social functions and other school activities.

Attend professional learning and training sessions.

Maintain levels of professional conduct and dress appropriate for a representative of the CIS community.

This role involves supporting our Chinese Language curriculum and bilingual classes, working closely with students during Chinese language lessons and facilitating communication with Mandarin-speaking parents when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Key areas of responsibility):

Curriculum Support

The instructional assistant will provide curriculum support evidenced by:

A familiarity with CIS curriculum as it pertains to the Instructional Assistant’s assignment.

Ability to assist students with the completion of assigned tasks and classwork.

The ability to adapt and differentiate materials in collaboration with the teacher.

Under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher provide instructional support to individuals and small groups of students.

Assist in implementing instructional plans and provide support and supervision while the teacher is engaged with others.

Assist in monitoring student progress towards set learning goals and provide feedback, guidance and reinforce taught concepts where necessary

Help students compile portfolios in either digital or other formats

Social and behavioral support

The instructional assistant will provide social behavioral support evidenced by fostering a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.

Assist and guide students by demonstrating appropriate support, patience, kindness and caring

Develop students’ self-esteem and positive self-concept.

Assisting with safe transitions and supervision of students

Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behavior in a developmentally appropriate way, and in keeping with the values of our school

Render basic first aid as and when necessary

Assist students with matters of personal hygiene

Meet school buses and participate in supervision as required

Supervise students during field trips and at school assemblies

Assist with duties as required

Dialogue with the teacher regarding student academic progress and behaviour

Confer with the teacher when necessary regarding student needs

Alert the teacher to any specific student concerns as they arise.

Administrative Support

The instructional assistant may not spend any more than to 20% of their time involved in administrative work which may include

Assessment documentation management

Assist with the preparation and distribution of learning materials

Help keep track of classroom supplies that need to be ordered

Keep the learning spaces neat and orderly

Assisting with displays of student work

Assisting with classroom routines such as the collection of money or permission slips and keep accurate records of those transactions

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

Post secondary education and or certification in an education-related field

Prior experience working in an educational setting preferred

Strong organisational skills

Lifelong learner willing to learn and utilise basic teaching methods, techniques, and procedures used in the classroom.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is required to effectively support our Chinese Language curriculum, assist students during Mandarin-medium lessons, and liaise with Mandarin-speaking parents.

COMPETENCIES:

Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff and students in a bilingual and multilingual setting.

An effective communicator

Motivated, and energetic

Results oriented and has a strong sense of accountability for student success