Teacher Assistant

TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT

Primary Functions:

Teaching or classroom assistants support teachers by helping to supervise activities in the classroom, working with children on an individual, small group, or whole class basis.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and reinforcement for teacher and lessons
• Give one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review
• Help teachers with attendance, grading, and other administrative tasks
• Set up materials and equipment to help teachers prepare lessons
• Provide additional supervision for students during class, lunch, recess, between classes, and on class outings or field trips
• Helping to develop programs of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials
• Motivating and encouraging pupils
• Assisting with marking and correcting work
• Maintain a supportive, safe, and clean classroom environment
• Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
• Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
• Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the instructor to assist in daily lesson plans
• Aid in preparing materials to be used for projects including art and science
• Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure an understanding of concepts
• Strictly adhere to the school's rules and policies
• Ensure the safety of the students within the classroom, on field trips, and throughout the campus
• Assist teaching in reviewing, grading, and recording homework and tests
• Maintain, observe, and assess each student's progress through assessments and be aware of students who need more one-on-one guidance.
• Provide additional assistance to students who have special needs

Qualifications:  

• Experience working in a school or educational setting
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit: www.abs.edu.kw