The International School of Kenya is currently seeking to hire a Teaching Assistant.
ISK Mission: ISK provides an exemplary education offering both the International Baccalaureate and the North American diploma. We prepare students within a culturally diverse community to become informed, independent thinkers and responsible world citizens.
ISK Mission: ISK provides an exemplary education offering both the International Baccalaureate and the North American diploma. We prepare students within a culturally diverse community to become informed, independent thinkers and responsible world citizens.
Reports To: Homeroom Teacher
Scope of Responsibilities:
The teaching assistant’s primary responsibility is to ensure the
success of each student as detailed in the ISK mission, vision and student
aims.
Responsibilities include supervising instruction under teacher
guidance and classroom management.
Additionally the assistant will be expected to participate in a
variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfil supervision duties as
assigned, including some evening and weekend events; and supervise/coach one
co-curricular activity throughout the year.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Collaborating
with colleagues.
- Communicating
regularly with the classroom teachers.
- Attending
relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as
necessary.
- Promoting
a positive learning environment.
- Assuming
responsibility for meaningful professional growth.
- Performing
other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Homeroom Teacher or
Principal.
Specific Roles/Responsibilities:
- Working
with individuals or small groups of students in classroom work, including
basic computer work and other AV or classroom resources. Using techniques
as modelled by the classroom teacher.
- Communicating
regularly observed behaviours of the children: progress made, incidents
that need additional attention, and any further information that needs
follow up.
- Communicating
information given by parents to the classroom teacher.
- Organizing
materials, bulletin boards and other displays. This includes using a
computer to prepare basic student and classroom materials.
- Escorting
and supervising students in an orderly manner to and from special subject areas.
- Carrying
out classroom related errands as requested.
- Laminating
for the ES on a scheduled basis (ES Teaching Assistants only).
- Accompanying
and assisting teachers on class field trips and/or intercultural trips.
- Supervising
students as determined by teachers and administration. Using conflict
resolution strategies to assist students to resolve problems both in and
out of the classroom. Reinforcing social expectations for children by
using appropriate language.
- Supervising
students when the classroom teacher is attending a meeting which cannot be
scheduled before or after school hours. The assistant will follow a plan
determined by the classroom teacher. The in-class supervision will not
last for longer than one period or one hour. Must have prior approval from
the principal.
- Participating
in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days) as required.
- Sponsoring
a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity as required.
- Assisting
with the correction of assignments.
- Taking
initiative for the smooth running of the classroom environment.
- Outside
supervision – TA’s follow stated expectations, consequences and follow
through procedures.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:
- Minimum
High School Diploma
- Educational
certificate preferred
- Minimum
2 years relevant teaching experience
- Fluent
English speaker with proficient writing skills
- Ability
to write legibly in English
- Ability
to spell at an acceptable standard
- Ability
to read stories aloud to a group or an individual
- Computer
literate
- Demonstrated
ability to use technology
- Should
be familiar with the curriculum (units, everyday math, writing process,
spelling programme)
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:
- Student-centered
and nurturing personality
- Commitment
to collaborative planning
- Flexibility
and creativity
- Initiative
- Basic
Math skills
- Typing
skills
How to apply
Qualified candidates may send their application consisting of
their CV., letter of interest and at least 3 references or reference contacts
to hrmanager@isk.ac.ke no later than February 22, 2013.
