Elementary School Chinese Instructional Assistant
2 days ago
The Instructional Assistant is responsible for working within a learning community to support the learning, safety and emotional well-being of children at Singapore American School (SAS). The actions listed below each category are examples of what instructional assistants typically do, but do not represent an exhaustive list.
**Responsibilities**:
Support for Learning
- Assist teacher(s) in delivery of the Chinese curriculum and planned curriculum activities.
- Interact with and guide students during activities planned by a teacher (including during times of brief absence of the teacher).
- Assist teacher(s) monitoring student’s learning progress using appropriate tools/software as instructed.
- Assist teacher(s) in conceptualisation and creation of teaching materials to enhance the learning experience.
- Support student learning and conversation in a Mandarin-only learning environment.
- Teach individuals and/or small groups of children under the direction of the teacher to reinforce learning and concepts.
- Support the teacher in ensuring the learning environment is well-organised, neat, and adequately stocked.
- Foster strong relationships with children, parents and teachers to support a conducive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, teachers, administrators, students and parents.
- Engage fully in professional development opportunities made available by SAS.
- Collaborate with a growth mindset alongside colleagues, teachers, and principals.
Supervision and Student Care
- Ensure children’s safety during times designated by the supervisor (e.g., before school, break, between classes, lunch, after school).
- Assist children with safe passage arriving and departing campus.
- Assist teacher(s) and enforce protocols during times of emergency (e.g., during fire drills, during lock-downs, evacuation).
Assist supervisor in monitoring for safety hazards in the environment (e.g., loose tiles, loose safety rails, sharp objects).
Clerical Responsibilities
- Use relevant software to manage all routine administrative duties, as assigned by the supervisor (e.g., take attendance, student lists for field trips).
- Take initiative to prepare materials, checklists and paperwork as required by the supervisor. (e.g., stocking classrooms, replenishing consumable supplies, making trips to the bookstore on behalf of teachers, distributing mail).
The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. Distribution of tasks is assigned by the supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
**Position Requirements and Qualifications**
- Communication:
- Strong verbal and written English skills
- Content Knowledge:
- Teaching qualification or full-time experience in a K-12 educational setting highly preferred;
- Diploma or certificate from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent required;
- Clerical, typing (in both English & Chinese) necessary. Familiarity with Google tools helpful;
- Working proficiency in computer usage
- Collaboration: Team spirited, driven and "go the extra mile" attitude is essential; strong customer focused mindset and execution approach
- Creativity: Personal growth mindset, open to acting on feedback
- Competence: Experience working with children in an educational setting is highly preferred; Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to learning and classroom needs
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