The teaching assistant will assist the classroom teacher in daily activities and handling of the class. She will implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the children within a safe and healthy learning environment. Additionally, the assistant will help children with feeding and toileting, ensuring that the needs of each individual child are met.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for the children.
- Support children’s physical, socio-emotional, and language development through diverse activities and supervision.
- Ensure the safety of children at all times.
- Follow the nursery policies, particularly regarding safeguarding and positive behavior management.
- Encourage children to use a variety of materials and resources to explore, manipulate, and use.
- Teach basic personal hygiene, proper eating habits, and social skills.
- Adhere to the class timetable.
- Prepare materials, class activities, and the classroom for daily activities.
- Adhere to the agreed cleaning rota.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests, giving them opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health problems and discuss them with the classroom teacher or nurse, and further with the principal.
- Organize and label displays and student work.
- Carry out daily risk assessments and supervise indoor and outdoor play to ensure the safety of the children.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and any training workshops.
- Confer with other staff members to plan weekly activities to promote learning based on the topics and curriculum.
- Participate in staff teamwork.
- Attend special functions if required outside of the normal school day.
Accountabilities
- Ensure cost-effective use of classroom supplies and learning resources.
- Monitor and report any classroom material losses or damages.
- Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
- Support consistent implementation of curriculum and educational philosophy.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum: High school Diploma
- Desired: Bachelor in Education or English/Arabic language
- Cache Level 2
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: 1 year of similar experience
- Desired: 2-3 years of similar experience
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, curriculum development, and pedagogy.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders, parents, and community partners.
- Understanding financial management principles and experience in budgeting and resource allocation.
- Familiarity with licensing requirements, regulations, and compliance standards in early childhood education.
