To assist the teachers in achieving learning objectives that promote student success within and outside the classroom.

The Teacher Assistant will provide:

• clerical support

• student support: individual or small group instruction

• student supervision: individual students, small groups or large groups

  The Teacher Assistant is expected to provide student instructional support on a consistent basis as directed by the supervising teacher.

  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Under supervision and guidance of the classroom teacher, contributes to classroom or school-level educational program and its organization and management.

• Provide individual and/or small group instruction to students

• Contribute to and maintain assigned classroom records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner

• Assists with organization/management of all curricular areas as directed by a teacher.

• Maintain instructional materials as required

• Prepare, compile and copy instructional materials

• Distribute and collect materials

• Perform setup and cleanup for instructional projects

• Contributes to management of student’s behavior within and outside the classroom.

• Assist teachers in conducting instructional or developmental activities

• Supervise children during arrival/departure time, recess/lunch periods, and transition times while moving among learning spaces or between campus venues

• Complete supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of children

• Supervise students while the teacher is occupied

• Participate in formal and informal staff meetings as requested or assigned

• Serve as a substitute for classroom teachers as needed

• Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students and community

• Develop rapport with students

• Serve as a positive role model for students

• Use communication skills and conflict resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, staff members, and parents.

• Develop understanding and show sensitivity toward students who require specific needs

• Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations covering confidential and sensitive issues.

• Handle sensitive and confidential documents, communications, incidents, etc., with due discretion and in a conscientious manner

• Maintain confidentiality of students’ grades, attendance and behavior records, and files

• Observes International School of Beijing’s employment guidelines.

• Observe designated work hours

• Comply with ISB’s guidelines regarding employee dress, conduct and behavior

• Demonstrate safe, ethical and responsible behavior

• Participate in other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of full-time work experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken

• Experience and/or knowledge of an inquiry-based, project-based educational setting

• Genuine interest to serve elementary school-aged children

• Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new ideas

• Ability to follow directions, be an active listener, and take initiative

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

• Appropriate computer skills

• Possess sufficient mobility to monitor students and manage student behavior in classroom and non-classroom situations.