Teaching and Bus Assistant

Nibras International School

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Job Description

Nibras 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 progress

A 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 teaching
Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and students
Important Skills: Enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility

Key duties include:
The Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks, including:

Organize, prepare and pass out project materials, setting up audio equipment and track attendance
Maintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials, clean-up workspaces and gather belongings
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridors
Supervise snack and other related duties
Assist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learning
Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required

Health and Safety

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classrooms
Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
Ensure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school bus
Assist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them home

Bus attendant

Monitor students and maintains order on the bus
Ensure the safety of each student at all the times
Check the attendance of the students registered on the bus
Inform the teacher / parent about any absences
Ensure 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 diploma
Experience: 2 years experience working as a teacher assistant or any relevant role.

Competencies:

Good oral and written communication skills
Willing attitude to be a part of the school team

Strong sense of professionalism
Safeguarding and welfare of children
Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
Behavior management

Attributes:

Empathetic listener
Integrity and confidentiality
Internationally minded
Emotional intelligence
Intercultural awareness, creative
Flexible and a can-do attitude