Teaching Asst Y6
Houston, US
About The British International School of Houston
This is an exciting time to join our community located in Katy, Texas just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state-of-the-art facility, that is one of the world's most advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close knit and supportive team are proud of our school and community, educating around 1,300 young people from 67 nationalities each year. The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to our students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13 (Academy Year). Each year a high proportion of our students are accepted into top universities around the world.
We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and inovation, culivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journery.
Naturally, at BIS Houston, you'll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most of your time on campus and in Houston. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.
To learn more about our wonderful school, please visit our school website.
Teaching Assistant Y6
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to inspire, challenge and support our youngest students in our purpose-built school. With proven organizational and inter-personnel skills and a love for working with children, you will be an excellent communicator who gets on well with colleagues, students, and parents within an international and multi-cultural setting. Your role is to support and develop the learning and well-being of all children
Roles and Responsibilities
In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the successful candidate will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in general will:
- deliver tailored teaching activities to students on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity.
- support the social and emotional development of students, reporting any issues when required.
- support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behavior and promoting positive behavior.
- listen to students read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one.
- guide and monitor pupil progress.
- help with the planning of some lessons
- provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ progress.
- carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources.
- duty responsibilities: supervision of students during indoor and outdoor break times.
Qualifications and Requirements
- DFPS background check which we will provide.
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
- Able to provide two professional references.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Employee discount
Selection Process
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Working with Nord Anglia
Nord Anglia Education, is the worlds leading premium schools organization, with more than 90 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 85,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school. We are committed to providing a world class, safe and happy environment in which students can thrive and learn.
When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.
We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.
Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King’s College London.
Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:
- A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
- An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
- A culture that is fair and consultative
- Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career
Nearest Major Market: Houston