Assistant Teacher

The Role

The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Teacher and the team to support a program that is stimulating and challenging for each individual child. 

Job Description:

• Foster a supportive and respectful learning environment that enhances children’s learning through play and through the development of relationships inspired by the company’s vision.
• Responsible to plan and prepare materials for activities & display boards for current and forthcoming topics.
• Give presentations and Instruct children in the correct use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injury and or damage.
• To work with the Teacher to organize and lead activities to promote all areas of development, cognitive, literacy, math, social and emotional, physical, creativity, and understanding of the world.
• Assists in the implementation and the maintaining of the daily routine in the classroom.
• Responsible to teach basic personal hygiene, proper eating habits, and social skills.
• Act as classroom teacher if and when needed especially in the absence of the Teacher, following the lesson plan and regular academic routine.
• Assist with photocopying and laminating teaching materials; and assist in labelling children’s work and displays.
• Assist the Teacher to adhere to the class timetable, and to re-enforce learning concepts.
• Assist the Teacher to prepare, plan, deliver effective teaching and learning programs and observe, assess, and document children’s progress.
• Ensure that the health and safety of the children are always maintained in keeping with the child protection and safety policy.
• Assist in the preparation of children’s reports and portfolios for parents each term.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment both indoors and outdoors that is stimulating and provides a wide range of resources and materials that the children can utilize to develop individual and group projects.
• Assist in tidying equipment, bathroom duties (hand washing, changing nappies, and general bathroom hygiene) preparation, and assistance with snack times.
• Assist with any ad-hoc tasks as required by the team.  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Attested bachelor’s degree in education or related degree or High School Diploma.
• Cache Level 1 or equivalent certificate.
• At least one (1) year of working knowledge and understanding of early childhood. development and education.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Active listening skills
• The ability to multitask.