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Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities:

  • To support the homeroom teacher or the specialist teacher in the classroom with the learning activities and classroom management as directed by the teacher.
  • To work with an individual or small group of students as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
  • To be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher, be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
  • To contribute to the well-being of the students in terms of physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Escort the students with the lead teacher or co-teacher to the different facilities during the school day such as the cafeteria, the lecture hall, and the outdoor yards, and monitor the students under the supervision of the teacher or co-teacher.
  • To help students complete a certain task e.g. zipping the bag, handing a tissue paper, lining up.
  • Escort the child to the nurse and bus.
  • Escort students during breaks to the toilet.
  • To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time E.g. photocopy, file, complete records, laminating, cutting, and decorating bulletin boards from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
  • To help decorate the bulletin boards during school events.
  • To prepare and store general resources required for year groups.
  • To accompany students on school trips where appropriate and ensure to follow school policy regarding reading, understanding, and following the trip documentation.
  • Supervise students during breaks (including before and after school).
  • To assist students in the toilet e.g. (clean the child after using the toilet, change clothes and help in hand washing)
  • Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.
  • Perform other duties requested by the school management team (Supervisor, curriculum coordinator, PYP coordinator, and primary principal).
Posted: October 2022
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LocationQatar, Qatar
Start DateJanuary 2023
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

To be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredHigh School Diploma
Additional School Requirements
  • Diploma or equivalent training
  • Good levels of written and spoken English or Arabic (as needed), knowledge in a second language is preferable
  • Ability to work with children