Teaching Assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

1. In-Classroom Instructional Support:

• Anticipate Needs: Work closely with the lead teacher to prepare materials before the lesson begins, ensuring a seamless flow of activities.
• Small Group & Individual Support: Proactively identify students who are struggling or need an extra challenge and initiate support under the teacher's guidance.
• Adapt on the Fly: Flexibly adjust your support style based on student needs during lessons, without always waiting for direct instruction.

2. Student Supervision & Engagement:

• Active Playground/Lunch Duty: Don't just supervise—engage. Initiate positive interactions and inclusive games during breaks.
• Routine Management: Take the lead on classroom routines like packing bags, lining up, and transitions, fostering independence and order.
• Behavioral Support: Implement the teacher's behavior management strategies consistently and calmly. Identify potential conflicts and intervene early using positive reinforcement.

3. Classroom & Administrative Support:

• Preparation is Key: Volunteer to help create engaging teaching aids, bulletin boards, and hands-on learning resources.
• Organization: Take initiative in maintaining a tidy, organized, and resource-rich learning environment. This includes managing books, supplies, and learning stations.
• Communication: Provide timely, clear, and helpful feedback to the teacher about student progress, observations, and any concerns.

4. Whole-School Support:

• Be a Team Player: Be willing to support school-wide events, such as assemblies, field trips, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Step In Where Needed: Demonstrate flexibility by offering help to other staff members or stepping into different classrooms when the situation requires.

Qualification & Personal Attributes We Value:

1. Essential:

• A genuine passion for working with children and contributing to their educational journey.
• A proactive and "can-do" attitude. You see what needs to be done and you do it.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of supportive tasks during school hours, understanding that no task is too small when it contributes to the students' experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive role model for students.
• Ability to follow directions from the lead teacher while also using initiative within established boundaries.

2. Preferred:

• Previous experience as a teaching assistant, in a school setting, or with child care.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Associate's degree, TA certificate, or Child Development credential).