Posted Sep 29, 2014
Position Overview
The Teaching Assistant, in collaboration with the classroom teacher will enhance, support, and enrich the learning programs. The Teaching Assistant is placed on probation for the first 2 months of employment.
Qualifications
The Teaching Assistant should have:
Bachelors degree.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Expertise in technology
Positive attitude.
Ability to participate in and establish collaborative relationships within the school context.
Understanding of developmental needs of students.
Educational experience in a School (i.e. teacher, TA, volunteer, room parent, PTA involvement, PTA board member )
Ability to work collaboratively with other adults in the school context.
Ability to communicate effectively with teacher/s and students.
Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy of student and parent related issues.
Work habits that reflect an attitude of dependability, punctuality and consistency.
Ability to work in a multi cultural environment and relate to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
General Responsibilities
The Teaching Assistant will:
Cooperate and coordinate instructional efforts with classroom teachers to reinforce the learning concepts.
Prepare necessary teaching materials, instructional aides, and bulletin boards for the classroom teacher (s).
Provide positive reinforcement and maintain appropriate management practices in instructional settings.
Provide classroom teacher(s) appropriate assessment information related to students in individual / small group settings.
Attend beginning of school year Open House for introduction to parents of classroom.
Assist with supervisory duties on the playground during lunch recess period
Participate in in-service training and workshops that are deemed beneficial for professional growth by administration
Provide coverage for classroom teacher during emergency situations
Assist on field trips and other activities involving students. i.e. Young Authors Day, Sports Day, Photo Day etc., )
Assist classroom teacher with inventory of classroom textbooks, supplies and furniture in May / June of each school year
Attend teacher meetings when required.
Assist teacher with clerical duties as needed.
Receive a yearly evaluation from their specific supervisor.
Receive a specifically designed schedule from their supervisor.
To be a team oriented and collaborative worker who is enthusiastic about working with children;
Adhere to the same discipline behaviors that are expected of students;
To support and enforce all school regulations and procedures
Communicates effectively with other staff members, students and parents any kind of problems that may happen
Works well with other members of the staff
Takes Initiative
Is receptive to advice and suggestions of others
Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Positive attitude.
Ability to participate in and establish collaborative relationships within the school context.
Understanding of developmental needs of students.
Job Details
Lahore American School
The Lahore American School (LAS) is an independent co-educational day school which offers an educational program from pre-school through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. Selective admission is based on prior academic achievement, standardized test scores, a writing sample, and a personal interview. Originally founded in 1956 to serve American students overseas, LAS is a highly esteemed international institution following an American college preparatory program. The school is accredited by Middle States Association and the standards-based curriculum is consistent with contemporary curricula in the United States. The academic environment at LAS is rigorous, demanding, and competitive. The level of English used in the classroom is comparable to an American college preparatory school and the international faculty is comprised of citizens from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Iran and Pakistan. Most hold a Masters degree and more than 90% hold teaching credentials from the US or Canada.
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