Teaching Assistants are responsible for working with individual, small groups and large groups of students as guided by classroom teachers. Teaching Assistants will work in close collaboration with all members of their classroom team, creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for WISS students. Teaching Assistants will support all members of the Early Years Team in accordance with the philosophy and core values of WISS. Teaching Assistants report directly to the Early Years Principal whilst their day to day duties and responsibilities will be guided by their classroom co-teaching team. They must in: General: ? Carry out tasks as requested by the classroom co-teachers ? Support the grade level and Early Years team as requested by GLLs, PYPC, Deputy Principal and Principal of Early Years ? Provide direct support for students in the classroom, single subject lessons, outdoor leaning spaces and when transitioning from different parts of the school as guided by classroom co-teachers and single subject teachers ? Assist with the supervision of students ? Support Afternoon Activities and After School Activities as required ? Contribute positively to the classroom teaching team ? Communicate effectively to other members of the classroom and EY teams ? Agree to and comply with the WISS code of conduct Particular: ? Support teachers in their instruction both in English and Chinese ? Carry out administrative tasks as requested by members of the teaching team ? Be responsive to the needs of students and the classroom as they arise ? Ensure materials are ready and prepared as requested by teachers ? Source online resources as requested ? Help teachers to check student bags/folders as needed ? Provide a safe and secure environment for all students ? Set up and clear away resources within in the classroom and outdoor learning environment ? Supervise students and communicate any concerns with the classroom team ? Address issues with students in accordance with the essential agreement for the classroom, grade level or EY building as appropriate ? Have the same expectations of student as the co-teachers in accordance with the essential agreements of the classroom ? Assist students with additional toileting, showering, dressing and eating needs as needed ? Document learning by taking photographs/videos as instructed by classroom teachers and single subject teachers ? Support students with transitions within the school day ? Escort students to bus lines, buses, pick-up locations and activity locations at the end of the school day ? Attend single subject lessons with students and support learning engagements within the single subject learning environment as guided by single subject teachers ? Refer parents to classroom teachers when engaging in conversations about the students ? Display student work Qualifications and Experience Required ? Strong fluent in English ? Experience working with children in Montessori Education or International School or 育嬰師保育師等 The person appointed to this position is preferred to have these additional attributes ? Teaching certificate ? Bachelors Degree
The Western International School of Shanghai is a new independent, co-educational school, which will offer an international curriculum for Nursery through Grade 13, taught by experienced and caring international staff. In our opening year 2006-2007, we will be accepting applications for Nursery through Grade 3 and expanding upward in the ensuing years. WISS is exploring the PYP, MYP and Diploma programs of the International Baccalaureate Organisation(IBO) in order to apply for candidacy status. Maximum class size will be 18 students taught by a team of two highly qualified and experienced teachers.Our school will be located in Xu Jing Town of the up-and-coming Qing Pu district, west of Shanghai, approximately 20 minutes from Hong Qiao Airport and the New Gubei Area. We are right next to Le Chambord housing development. WISS will offer internationally designed facilities for academics, athletics, arts and future boarding students.We seek experienced, caring, highly qualified teachers, preferably with MA degrees or further study in education. We also seek teachers who are trained and experienced in the IB PYP program, though we offer professional development opportunities for all staff. Looking through our website, you will find that we are strong proponents of the inquiry approach to learning and that we carefully study best practices in the strongest performing countries around the world.We want to hire people who:Love working with children and show it in their daily workLike to work as part of a professional learning communityAre constantly learning, growing and refining their professional knowledge and skillsWho know that good teachers have to work on planning and creating beyond the school dayWho are collegial and pitch in when neededWho want to help build a great schoolWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package公司官網(wǎng):http://www.wiss.cn