Teaching Assistant

POSITION Teaching Assistant - Elementary

DIVISION Elementary School

SUPERVISOR Elementary School Principal

CONTRACT Initial 2 year contract, annual renewal thereafter

A minimum of 192 working days per school year

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant engages with students and teachers to provide instructional and administrative support. The role focuses on delivering differentiated instructional and social/emotional scaffolds to students to maximize their learning experience.

This role is instrumental in supporting the educational objectives of the classroom by providing targeted instruction and fostering a positive learning environment.

They approach their responsibilities with a growth mindset and are flexible and adaptable.

ASB educators and staff recognize the value of having a diverse and inclusive school community and work to ensure that all members of the community are seen, heard, and valued.

ASB. Educators engage in continuous learning and embrace the School's mission.

Responsibilities:

Supporting Student Learning and Wellbeing:

• Deliver instructional support and individualized attention to students under teacher direction.
• Teach students in small and large groups.
• Foster positive relationships with students to promote their social and emotional wellbeing.
• Conduct diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments of students.
• Assist in implementing behavior management strategies to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, and breaks, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
• Report discipline problems to the Teacher or Principal.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with the gradelevel team.
• Participate in planning and conducting parent conferences
• Assist teachers in lesson planning and preparation.
• Communicate effectively with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance and progress.

Organizational and Administrative:

• Organize, stock, and prepare instructional materials.
• Display classroom learning.
• Perform administrative tasks such as recordkeeping and attendance

Substitution:

• Substitutes for the teacher during their absence.

Professional Learning:

• Attend divisional, all school, and team meetings as required.
• Engage in curricular and pedagogical professional development opportunities on and off campus.
• Embrace the diversity of ASB, Mumbai, and India, moving beyond the classroom walls and encouraging students to maximize their impact on the community.
• Learn and provide training on the use of various digital tools.

Other unforeseen jobs as assigned

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a teaching credential.
• At least three years of relevant teaching experience in a K12 accredited school.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of learners in the elementary grades
• Experience in a Pre-K 12 School, PYP / inquirybased learning preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills promoting collegial interaction and collaboration

Student Safeguarding:
The American School of Bombay promotes a safe and positive community and is obligated to protect students. All community members are responsible for every student's safety and well-being.

All Employees are bound by the Code of Conduct and required to submit a government-issued background verification prior to the start of their employment contract.

ASB's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice:ASB is actively committed to employing a diverse workforce.

No person, otherwise eligible, will be denied employment at the School based on age, caste, color, disability, gender preference, nationality, race, regional or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

To Apply:

The American School of Bombay offers a very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience with opportunities for professional growth and learning.

American School of Bombay employees will have a job description outlining responsibilities and specific duties and delineating reporting lines. However, an employee may sometimes be assigned responsibilities not included in the job description. In such cases, a collaborative spirit of collegial interaction must be demonstrated.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 31/05/2024

Expected Start Date: 01/08/2024

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