SY2425 Lower School Teaching Assistant-Long Term Substitute Fixed Term

Taipei, TPE

Job Summary:

To assist classroom teachers with the delivery of instruction and support classroom activities to ensure a well-run and well-managed classroom. 

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

  • Reinforce learning concepts in small group or individually in all academic areas as  directed by lead teacher
  • Prepare & distribute teaching materials/aides & equipment
  • Organize & label materials, bulletin boards & displays of student work
  • General duties to support an environment conducive to teaching & learning
  • Provide additional assistance to language learners & students with specific learning needs as necessary

General Duties & Student Support

  • Supervise students in classroom spaces, on field trips, at recess & in the cafeteria to ensure safety & well being
  • Promote school values & rules to help teach acceptable behavior
  • Meet with lead teachers & grade level counselors on a regular basis to discuss student behavior & social challenges
  • Take daily attendance
  • Supervise student bathroom & water breaks
  • Assist teachers during emergency procedures
  • Assist students who require additional help related to a health/physical disability ex. Wheelchair access

Divisional duties and support 

  • Attend Divisional events & grade level meetings 
  • Other tasks, projects or initiatives as assigned by LS administration

Selection criteria:      

  • College graduate in early childhood education, elementary education, family studies or related field preferred
  • Early childhood experience or three years fulltime working experience in a similar environment
  • Relevant teaching or educational certification would be a plus
  • Strong English & Mandarin speaking skills
  • Communication skills
  • Technology skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong understanding of behavior management strategies effective for young children
  • Enjoys working with children
  • Ability to accomplish a variety of daily tasks/responsibilities in an efficient & effective manner

Working Hours: 07:00AM to 15:30PM, inclusive 0.5 hour lunch break 

Contractual Term: Dec. 2024 to June 2025

Interested parties, please apply through this platform. Upload your latest resume and complete the TAS Support Staff Application form (you may download a fillable PDF file or Word doc below) for our review and consideration. We will keep you posted on the status of your application.