Primary Homeroom Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Make every student feel safe and welcome in your classroom.
• Be a role model for students in terms of positive attitude, kindness, and respect towards others.
• Plan and deliver lessons that help each student achieve learning objectives and curriculum goals.
• Create a clean and inviting classroom environment which fosters imagination and self-esteem through the presentation of student work.
• Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system.
• Adapt standard teaching methods to meet different student needs and interests.
• Establish and affect rules for acceptable behaviour.
• Make referrals for assistance where necessary.
• Clearly communicate your needs and expectations to your teaching assistant.
• Contribute to exploring students’ educational needs and attainment potential.
• Plan daily and long-term lesson plans according to the prescribed curriculum.
• Assess, evaluate and assign appropriate work for students.
• Developing children’s interests, abilities and coordination using a variety of creative activities including art, sport and music.
• Maintain productive working habits and discipline in the classroom.
• Supervising students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders including parents, students, colleagues and heads of the department.
• Discussing students progress with parents and guardians, administrators and other professionals as necessary.
• Participate in school assemblies, staff, group or other meetings.
• Organize, attend and supervise school activities; excursions, school concerts, camps and sporting events.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plan conferences and reviews of officially identified students.
• Ensure a Contact Book is daily updated in appropriate cases.
• Collaborate with parents, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator and others supporting the students.
• Contribute to developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan or Individual Behavioural Plan of identified students.
• Participate in and present professional development seminars.
• Embrace high standards of professional practice through peer review and observation.
• Provide extra-curricular activity once per week after lesson dismissal time.
• Provide opportunities for Education Outside the Classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of class attendance and student progress.
• Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions.
• Organize the classroom displays and learning resources.
• Prepare lesson materials and resources in accordance with the school’s procedures.
• Ensure class equipment and facilities are clean and safe.
• Organize trips for your students and coordinate with your Head of Department and Head of Trips and Activities.
• Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to the students and learning activities.
• Ensure to upload students daily and weekly assessment results onto iCampus before the end of the week – this must be done regularly.
• Communicate with parents via the parent portal on a regular basis and you must respond back to parents’ messages within 24 hours or less.
• Ensure display boards are showcasing students' works and a new theme is implemented every 3-4 weeks.
• Assist in after-school late room duties.
• Required to attend duties assigned by the Head of Supervision.