The job of a teacher at Asten College is to create an educational program and a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is based on the commitment that all children can learn. She/he must have an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission/vision and core values of Asten College. 

Academic:

• Creates, updates and implements curriculum map, weekly lesson plans and assessments according to Asten College standards
• Assesses student performance and progress to ensure that they are mastering skills on a regular basis
• Creates a measurable action plan to enhance students’ performance
• Uses student-centered approach in teaching and learning, focusing on students’ different learning styles, multiple intelligences and differentiation inside the classroom
• Integrates different subjects and provides meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities that make connections to real life
• Develops the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of students
• Fosters cooperative social behavior to develop students’ independence, confidence and self-expression
• Implements play and hands-on teaching styles that are developmentally appropriate
• Implements classroom centers creatively and provides activities and materials consistently to support objectives and lesson plans
• Responsible for the presentability and decoration of the classroom; supporting curriculum needs
• Uses required language of instruction all the time, and encourages students to do so
• Uses positive classroom management to implement a safe and pleasant learning environment
• Uses a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc..) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
• Uses technology efficiently and performs related tasks in a timely manner: School E-mail, Shared Folder, Smart Board, Entrepreware, E-Learning
• Fosters students’ critical thinking through multiple learning methodologies
• Maintains professional and appropriate adult-child communication and interaction with students

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates effectively in ongoing self-development and group professional development
• Follows through all assigned school duties and deadlines proficiently, punctually and positively
• Supervises students and ensures physical and psychological safety
• Maintains positive and consistent line of communication with parents and provides appropriate information
• Collaborates and communicates  with team aiming at promoting students’ academic performance and conduct
• Maintains a professional appearance, personal hygiene and behavior that conform to the standards of school community