Elementary Teacher Assistant

About our School

The Metropolitan School of Panama is an international school in Panama City that offers a world-class academic program to students in Early Childhood 3 through 12th grade. With around 800 students hailing from 45 different nationalities, and 120 faculty members that boast an impressive range of international teaching experiences, our school is enriched by the wealth of its diverse and multicultural community.

History

Opened in 2011, The MET has become one of Panama’s leading international schools. The school was founded with a vision of creating an international school of excellence, staffed with the best teachers, with small class sizes, and where each child would be happy, motivated, and inspired to learn.

Engagement and Interaction  

• Has an awareness of school Safeguarding policy and understands reporting procedure. 

• Follow all the guidance laid out in our Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and related policies. 

• Awareness of dangers and immediately act appropriately on them. 

• Carefully observe students and actively participate during break duties. 

• Able to follow guidelines during emergency procedures. 

Learning and Teaching 

• Support teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom. 

• Assist class teacher in assessment and record keeping as directed. 

• Be involved with school trips and extra-curricular activities. 

• Foster positive relationships with parents and the wider community. 

• Work with small groups, extending their learning based on individual targets and formative assessment as directed by the teacher. 

Planning and Preparation 

• Undertake routine tasks as required 

• Supervisory duties as required. 

• Assist in the display of pupils' work and production/maintenance of resources (as directed by the class teacher). 

• Assist teachers with the preparation of class materials to support the individual needs of specific learners 

• Ensure the teachers have all the resources required for Teaching

Professional and Personal Development 

• Maintain professional standards, especially in dress, punctuality, and attendance. 

• Continual development through the identification and implementation of your annual performance management review targets. 

• Be able to identify sources of support. 

• Set achievable goals and priorities based on self-review. 

Skills Knowledge and Experience 

• Good standard of spoken and written English 

• Experience working with children in different settings 

• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and colleagues 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

• Good IT (Information Technology) Skills 

• Elevated levels of personal integrity and confidentiality 

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm 

• Willingness to take on multiple tasks 

• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved 

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic 

• Ability to work independently 

• Continually strive for improvement 

• Adaptability