Teaching Assistant & Bus Monitor: Learning Champion

DescriptionPosition at Al Nibras International Private School LLCNibras International School is looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant and bus monitor to join the school as soon as possible.Job Purpose: For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to amazing learning providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progressA teacher assistant supports the teacher of the class in educating children. An assistant basically handles tasks that free the teacher to focus on the learning agenda for the day. They are responsible for human support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. Assisting teachers in managing organizing and coordinating all task related to the respective section.Key qualities and skills:General knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in classroom teachingAbility to deal effectively with students and teachersSkilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers parents and studentsImportant Skills: Enthusiasm imagination energy adaptability patience and responsibilityKey duties include:The Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks including:Organize prepare and pass out project materials setting up audio equipment and track attendanceMaintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials cleanup workspaces and gather belongingsCollect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridorsSupervise snack and other related dutiesAssist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learningPerform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying filing answering the telephone etc. as requiredHealth and SafetyTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilitiesAssist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conductEnsure that all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classroomsMaintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in schoolEnsure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school busAssist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them homeBus attendantMonitor students and maintains order on the busEnsure the safety of each student at all the timesCheck the attendance of the students registered on the busInform the teacher / parent about any absencesEnsure that all the seats are empty and all students left the bus at the end of each trip.Position Requirements:Education: a minimum of high school diplomaExperience: 2 years experience working as a teacher assistant or any relevant role.Competencies:Good oral and written communication skillsWilling attitude to be a part of the school teamStrong sense of professionalismSafeguarding and welfare of childrenExcellent communication skills and command of the English language in spoken and written formA collaborative teamplayer with excellent interpersonal skillsBehavior managementAttributes:Empathetic listenerIntegrity and confidentialityInternationally mindedEmotional intelligenceIntercultural awareness creativeFlexible and a cando attitudeWhilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job descriptionEmployees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.The International Schools Partnership Nibras International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better all the time. ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK the USA Europe Costa Rica Chile Colombia Ecuador the United Arab Emirates Qatar Malaysia Mexico and Peru educate children an