Date posted:2025-01-10 | Writer: Western International School of Shanghai | Email: [email protected]
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant for Lower Elementary.
Purpose Statement
Teaching Assistants are responsible for working with individual, small groups and large groups of students as guided by classroom teachers.
Teaching Assistants will work in close collaboration with all members of their classroom team, creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for WISS students. Teaching Assistants will support all members of the Early Years Team in accordance with the philosophy and core values of WISS.
Teaching Assistants report directly to the Lower Elementary Principal whilst their day to day duties and responsibilities will be guided by their classroom co-teaching team.
General:
• Carry out tasks as requested by the classroom co-teachers
• Support the grade level and Early Years team as requested by GLLs, PYPC, Deputy Principal and Principal.
• Provide direct support for students in the classroom, single subject lessons, outdoor learning spaces and when transitioning from different parts of the school as guided by classroom co-teachers and single subject teachers
• Assist with the supervision of students
• Support Afternoon Activities and After School Activities as required
• Contribute positively to the classroom teaching team
• Communicate effectively to other members of the classroom and EY teams
• Agree to and comply with the WISS code of conduct
Particular:
• Support teachers in their instruction both in English and Chinese
• Carry out administrative tasks as requested by members of the teaching team
• Be responsive to the needs of students and the classroom as they arise
• Ensure materials are ready and prepared as requested by teachers
• Source online resources as requested
• Help teachers to check student bags/folders as needed
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all students
• Set up and clear away resources within in the classroom and outdoor learning environment
• Supervise students and communicate any concerns with the classroom team
• Address issues with students in accordance with the essential agreement for the classroom, grade level or EY building as appropriate
• Have the same expectations of student as the co-teachers in accordance with the essential agreements of the classroom
• Assist students with additional toileting, showering, dressing and eating needs as needed• Document learning by taking photographs/videos as instructed by classroom teachers and single subject teachers
• Support students with transitions within the school day
• Escort students to bus lines, buses, pick-up locations and activity locations at the end of the school day
• Attend single subject lessons with students and support learning engagements within the single subject learning environment as guided by single subject teachers
• Refer parents to classroom teachers when engaging in conversations about the students
• Display student work
Qualifications and Experience Required
The person appointed to this position is expected to have:
• English level of CET-4 or higher
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting
The person appointed to this position is preferred to have these additional attributes
• Teaching certificate (TEFL/TESOL preferred)
• Bachelors Degree
• Demonstrated proficiency in required technologyPlease contact the school directly to apply.
