Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities

Instructional Process

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal.
• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors and volunteers as needed.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the Centre’s curriculum.
• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district centre guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behaviour and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessments methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students’ works, mastery skills check lists, criterion – referenced tests and norm – referenced tests.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Requirements

• SPM qualification. 
• Minimum 2-3 yeas teaching experience.
• Knowledge in art & craft and cooking. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pro-active and self motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as participate within the team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and a good team player.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and abilities.