Teacher Assistant Duties*










Learning and Teaching




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Assisting the Teacher with teaching;

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Assisting in the Teacher in differentiating classroom instruction to meet student’s individual learning needs and styles;

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Assisting the Teacher in teaching explicitly on-going and inter/trans-disciplinary skills;

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Employing a constructivist, inquiry-based pedagogical approach to teaching and learning that promotes inquiry and the development of critical-thinking skills;

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Assisting the Teacher in providing learning experiences that build on what students know and can do;

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Using technology as a vehicle for learning and integrating ICT skills teaching where possible;

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Employing a range of teaching and learning strategies to promote independent thinking, inquiry and acquisition of subject specific knowledge and skills;

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Promoting and fostering student reflection on learning experiences;

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Empowering students to take self-initiated action because of the learning;

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Managing class resources – furniture, equipment;

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Updating notice boards to expose teaching and learning both inside and outside notice boards;

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Ensuring to meet the curriculum classroom visualization standards;

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Delivering stimulated and motivated classroom environment;

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Assisting the Teacher in delivering efficient and qualitative open class lessons to parents and visitors;

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Delivering or assisting weekly ECA, boarding lessons where appropriate;

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Ensuring safe classroom management, delivery and removal of heavy-duty objects ensuring the utmost safety to students always;

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Assisting the Teacher in arranging classroom outings related to teaching and learning ensuring utmost safety is met and all communication with management is in writing before departure;

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Where appropriate, teaching English Literacy – Reading, writing, phonics using curriculum standards and procedures in all learning areas;

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Assisting the Teacher in completing student reports;

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Assisting the Teacher in managing and maintaining student portfolios.








Planning and Preparation




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Assisting the Teacher in planning and reviewing the curriculum meeting the IPC, IMYC, or CNC standards;

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Collaboratively developing and following a Grade Level Essential Agreement;

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Attending and contributing to weekly collaborative planning meetings;

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Supporting as needed in preparation for assemblies;

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Supporting as needed in preparation of events (such as sports, arts, celebrations).

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Leading and delivering culturally appropriate awareness to Homeroom Teacher for all ceremonial days of the land;

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Collaborating, liaising and learning with and from all lessons prepared sharing knowledge and gaining knowledge to ensure qualitative lessons are delivered daily;

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Sharing resources with Homeroom Teacher where and when possible to enhance teaching and learning;

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Transporting the safe passage of the children to and from their respective lessons away from their classroom;

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Assisting with translation wherever possible.

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Communicating in both languages translating English to Chinese to ensure maximum understanding for teaching and learning.

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Working in ad-hoc duties in and around the School.








Professional and Personal Development




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Attending and actively participating in meetings (where appropriate);

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Participating in Professional Development offered by the school.








Engagement and Interaction – School Ambassador to Internal Community




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Supporting the development of international-mindedness and all NAS Foshan learner attributes within the curriculum;

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Fostering a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect;

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Demonstrating open communication based on understanding and respect;

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Meeting and greeting each student on arrival each morning and or lesson ensuring safety, assessing pupils at the door, monitoring their wellbeing;

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Observing and assisting the management of students at lunch time/canteen and each child to sit and to eat correctly;

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Ensuring students are taken immediately to school nurse in the event of an injury or medical concern;

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Ensuring strong healthy working environment is maintained between adults and students;

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Establishing polite and cordial relations with all parents and family delivering students to school;

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Developing and maintaining clear lines of communication with colleagues, parents and the wider school community;

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Assisting the Teacher in communication with parents;

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Using professional email etiquette when communicating with colleagues, parents and administrators;

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Working as a team in all areas of Teaching and Learning.


















PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS – Skills, Knowledge and Experience







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At least Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching qualification

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Minimum of 2 years teaching experience or fresh graduate

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Proficient in English






Essential







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Relevant PD in the field of Education






Desirable