Teaching Assistant at Eden Solutions and Resources

JOB ROLE

A teaching assistant is a support role within an educational institution.A teaching assistant is a compassionate and self-motivated individual with a specific interest in education, you will be responsible for supervising students, developing lesson plans, preparing lesson material, and maintaining classroom tidiness.

Reporting:

To the Class Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the class or subject teacher with lesson planning, including creating lesson plans, preparing instructional materials, and grading assignments.
• Providing of classroom support, such as taking attendance, setting up equipment, or supervising students during class activities.
• Providing individual support to students who need extra help, such as tutoring or one-on-one assistance.
• Responsible for grading assignments, tests, or other assessments.
• Assisting with research projects, including data collection, literature reviews, and analysis.
• Working with the class teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting the class or subject teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborating with  class teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
• Responsible for administrative tasks such as maintaining records, ordering supplies, or communicating with parents or other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education in a relevant field is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Must be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.
• Must be technology savvy

BENEFITS

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Permanent position with opportunity for growth
• 3 months probation period

Monday - Friday / 7am - 4pm

TEACHING ASSISTANT KPI

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  for the teaching assistant's  include:
• Student performance: This KPI measures the academic performance of students that a teaching assistant works with, such as their grades or test scores.
• Feedback from students: This KPI measures feedback from students about the teaching assistant's effectiveness, helpfulness, and communication skills.
• Feedback from teachers: This KPI measures feedback from teachers about the teaching assistant's ability to work collaboratively, their responsiveness, and the quality of support they provide.
• Attendance: This KPI measures the attendance of students in the classes where the teaching assistant is providing support.
• Timeliness and completeness of administrative tasks: This KPI measures the teaching assistant's ability to complete administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Professional development: This KPI measures the teaching assistant's participation in professional development activities such as workshops, training sessions, or conferences.