Teacher Assistant

**Teacher assistant responsibilities include**:

- Helping teachers create lesson plans
- Working with small groups of students to enhance the learning process
- Making sure classrooms are safe and tidy

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**Job brief**

We’re looking for a competent Teacher Assistant to help our lead Teachers in educating our students. You’ll get to work with children of various ages and educational needs, while learning how to craft effective lesson plans and organize classrooms.

As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be responsible for individual students - or smaller groups of students - who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. You’ll work with the lead Teacher to build plans for class and you’ll also help them with record-keeping.

To do this job well, you should be smart and patient with a positive attitude. If you’re ready to develop yourself in the world of teaching and do some real good for our students, we’d like to meet you.

**Responsibilities**
- Help teachers prepare lesson plans
- Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. projectors, chemistry sets)
- Track student attendance and class schedules
- Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
- Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
- Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities
- Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
- Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress
- Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

**Requirements and skills**
- Experience as a Teacher Assistant
- Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods
- Great communication and organizational skills
- Cool-tempered and positive attitude
- Firm but kind personality
- A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents
- College or associate’s degree is preferred

**Frequently asked questions**

**What does an Assistant Teacher do?**

An Assistant Teacher provides support and assistance to individual students or small groups to help them better understand the content and help them to complete assignments. An assistant teacher also supervises students outside the classroom during lunchtime, field trips or recess.

**What are the duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher?**

An Assistant Teacher supports their lead classroom instructor in whatever way they need. They provide individualized tutorials for students, help prepare lessons and document student data.

**What makes a good Assistant Teacher?**

An effective Assistant Teacher will have highly developed communication skills to build strong, trusting relationships with students and parents. They also need to be organized to complete all lesson planning tasks on time.

**Who does an Assistant Teacher work with?**

Assistant Teachers work directly with students, so they must have solid communication skills and compassion for others. They collaborate with the Teacher to ensure student success and create an inviting learning environment. Assistant Teachers will report to the school’s Principal for guidance on duties outside of the classroom.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Jumeirah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)