ES Early Year Teaching Assistant #624932 Beijing, China

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We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that our learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

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Empowered with purpose and compassion.

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ES Early Year Teaching Assistant

Beijing, China | Support Staff | School Year: 2024-2025

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Job Description

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE:

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.

Skills & Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications