Lower School Teaching Assistant
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
10-Month Position every school year
Working Hours: 07:00AM to 15:30PM, inclusive 0.5 hour lunch break
Expected Start Date: August 2025
To Apply
Interested parties, please apply through this platform. Upload your latest English resume and complete the Support Staff Application form in English (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. Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.