Elementary Teacher at The Learning Place School

Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Learning on all issues relating to the classroom.
• Adhere to the conditions and terms of TLP Classroom Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for the smooth running of designated room through the structured timetable and school guidelines.
• Promote the general care and welfare of the all TLP children and more particularly, the children in designated classroom.
• Maintain a daily register and supervise children in and out of the classroom, during other extra-curricular activities.
• Study and discover the personality of each student in your care and maintain appropriate Pupils Assessment Logging System (P.A.L.S) feedback.
• Work with the School management to develop and maintain the school’s Montessori program and use the weekly themed scheme.
• Meet program delivery deadlines.
• Organise relevant and appropriate field trips and outings.
• Ensure general child stimulation using all proportionate equipment and materials at your disposal.
• Maintain the standard and complete sets of the Montessori materials and create appropriate new ones.
• Report and escalate unusual student development and behavior to Head of Learning.
• Ensure all parents’ policies and procedures are followed, and all relevant forms, from and for parents, are completed and collected daily.
• Deal promptly (within 24 hours) with queries from parents.
• Respect the rights of the children and their parents.
• Ensure that the environment is child led and child focused.
• Conduct or arrange the general cleaning of your room and ensure it is safe for the children.
• Prepare termly reports regarding the students' progress and development.

Staff Responsibilities:

• Maintain good level of communication with all staff in general.
• Work as part of a team, fostering good relationship with your colleagues
• Supervise and direct attached junior staff.
• Adhere to all the conditions of TLP Staff Handbook.
• Be willing to work in other classrooms of the School when required.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or equivalent), up to 3 years teaching experience (being Montessori trained is an added advantage) and be digitally savvy.