Lower School Assistant Teacher
The Lower School Assistant Teacher will prepare for, teach and assist classes of 20 children, alongside the lead classroom teacher. The main purpose of the role is to provide additional teaching support to the class and facilitate differentiated instruction to students in order to maximize their learning experience in the classroom environment. Enhancing teaching and learning is the primary objective of the role.
Summary of Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in teaching Lower School children (3-9 year olds) in small and large groups, math, reading, writing, speaking and listening, science and activities intended to promote social and emotional development. This will involve solo teaching on occasions, team-teaching, teaching smaller break-out groups as well providing one to one support to individual students
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher in lesson planning, preparation and evaluation, and conducting diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments of students
- Contribute to planning and conducting parent conferences and student-led portfolio conferences, providing feedback on student progress
- Plan, schedule and organize activities, field trips, transport, schedules, etc.
- Supervise and chaperone large groups of students for lunch, recess, field trips and transition
- Communicate orally and in writing with parents regarding questions, attendance, homework, etc.
- Liaise with other members of the teaching team, specialists and administration to develop the quality of instruction and student support.
- Prepare instructional materials and wall displays
- Organize and collate standardized testing materials for all children in the grade
- Edit and assist with production of class posts to asl.org, children’s texts and other publications
- Attend all team meetings and all relevant faculty meetings
- Engage in curricular and pedagogical professional development opportunities on and off campus
- Establish professional goals each year in accordance with divisional procedures
- Participate in student placement meetings
- Provide continuity of the students' educational experience to allow smooth transition from/to the US education system
- Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
- Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Lower School Principal/Assistant Principal
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or other relevant field
- Experience working with children of elementary or early childhood age in a school setting
- Knowledge and understanding of international/American school communities, and a sound understanding of the US style curriculum and teaching philosophy employed by our school.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team-teaching environment
- Demonstrable technology skills and proven ability to multi-task
- Recent professional development in areas of focus for the Lower School and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development activities
- Ability to take initiative and to make professional judgments regarding student welfare, communication, logistics, and use of educational materials and methods
- Master’s degree in Education or other relevant field
- Experience teaching Writer's and Reader's Workshop model and mathematics with the Common Core Standards
- Experience teaching elementary-aged children in a similar school setting
- Experience of advanced coursework in education
- Knowledge and understanding of international and/or independent school communities
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. A disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be requested for all successful applicants.
Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London.
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