Classroom Assistant

Job description

At ADvTECH, we aim to BUILD and grow a high-quality organisation in education, training and placement that is widely recognised for passionate commitment and success in enriching people's lives and future. Key Purpose Statement Adding to the Crawford ethos of a nurturing, supportive, educational environment. Assisting the teacher at Grade appropriate level. To contribute to the school’s events and socials as and when requested. Principal Accountabilities Administration: Knowledge of the Scope and Sequence Prep and Planning on file Assessments – keep own record to add to progress reports Keeping stock of classroom toys and educational equipment Assisting Teaching and Learning Classroom Management: Get to know your teacher mentors and their teaching techniques Ask questions and assist when and wherever possible Control and discipline: remind pupils of the classroom agreement; develop student agency to empower students; controlling the children and being mindful of their safety at all times Assist with and reinforce activities after input and guidance from the teacher as to what is expected and acceptable Interns are encouraged to adhere to the duties suggested in the attached document As a qualified teacher you may be required to teach some of the lessons on your own and you may be required to stand in for other teachers who are absent Guidance and feedback from the class teacher on all lessons is imperative and should be recorded and filed Lessons may at times be visited and appraised by someone from the management team Classrooms are neat, tidy Be in the classroom on time Professional Development and Conduct: Crawfordology – what does it mean Have knowledge of the Crawford Academic Pillars Have an understanding of the IB and be willing to learn and adapt Attend Grade Prep and Planning meetings Attend courses and workshops promoted by the school The intern may be required to undergo some training to enable them to use equipment and toys that are unfamiliar. This training may be done during or after school hours Attend ECD meetings (when requested to do so) Interns to abide by the terms and conditions set out in the Employment Contract

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Proficiency in English
• Recognised academic teaching qualification
• SACE
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• ECD/ Foundation

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