Instructional Assistant
1 week 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). There are three primary categories of responsibilities. The actions listed below each category are examples of what instructional assistants typically do, but do not represent an exhaustive list.
**Support for Learning**
- Assist teacher(s) in delivery of the 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/softwares as instructed.
- Assist teacher(s) in preparing teaching materials to enhance the learning experience in the classroom.
- Work with individuals and/or groups of children under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Ensure the classroom environment is well-organised, neat and adequately stocked.
- Develop effective relationships with children, parents and teachers to support a conducive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, teachers, administrators, students and parents.
- Participate fully in professional development opportunities made available by SAS.
- Participate fully with a growth mindset with colleagues, teachers, and administrators.
**Supervision and Student Care**
- Ensure children’s safety during times designated by 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 bookstore on behalf of teachers, distribute 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.
Skills/Requirements
**Qualifications Required**:
- **Communication**: Strong verbal and written English skills
- **Content Knowledge**: Diploma or certificate from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent, Clerical, typing and Google App skills preferred; 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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