Assitant Teacher at St Saviour's School

Location: Ebute- metta, Lagos

Accountable to: Head Teacher

Main Purpose

• To support the teachers and pupils
• The Assistant Teacher will work in a direct support role, generally providing assistance to the lead/class teacher as he/she guide the class through lessons by preparing materials, interacting with students, and supervision.
• Teach a class of pupils in the stead of the lead/class teacher, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.

Duties
The Assistant Teacher will:

• Assist the Class Teacher to provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Assist the Class Teacher in the organisation and management of the learning environment and resources.
• Support the Class Teacher in Teaching and Learning including working with groups or individual pupils as required.
• Assist with the supervision of children at playtime, eating, and toilet routines, and on school visits
• Monitor the movement of children within the school environment and ensure their safety at all times.
• Assist the Class Teacher to maintain order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's policies and guidelines.
• Support the class teacher to maintain student grading and keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars, co-curricular events.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum development programs, student activities, faculty committees, administration or organisation.
• Attend educational workshops, trainings, and professional improvement programs to maintain professional competence.
• Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers.
• Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning
• Support the class teacher to write report to parents on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils
• Liaise with specialists from outside agencies equipment
• Assist with out of school activities as may be needed
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance of pupils
• Promote a professional image of self as a Teacher including dressing appropriately as a professional to uphold the name of the school
• Teach a class of pupils in the stead of the lead teacher
• Teach specific subjects as assigned
• Undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
• Any other duties as required and directed by the Head Teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements
Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• License to teach as an academic

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience

Competencies Profile:

• Technical Competencies:
• Organisational
• Classroom and time Management Skills
• Ability to teach adaptable teaching practices
• Effective pupils’ assessment
• Ability to design lesson plan
• Curriculum Building
• Ability to use interactive devices for teaching
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office

Behavioural Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patience
• Intuition and insight
• Passionate
• Ability to motivate others
• Commitment
• Empathy

Deliverables:

• Student Achievement.
• Parent Referrals.
• Attendance Rates.
• Graduation Rates.
• ParentSatisfaction Rates.
• Certifications