Teacher Aide Preschool (Local)

Job Description

THE ROLE

Preschool Teacher Aid is responsible to support the homeroom teacher and work as part of a team where the students can develop in all aspects following the objectives and philosophy of the school.

The Teacher Aid is responsible for providing constant and quality support to accomplish the annual program objectives, making sure that all of the students are getting individual attention according to their learning needs. 

Cooperates with homeroom teacher to obtain an excellent group achievement.

Responsibilities:

Support the homeroom teacher to accomplish academic objectives.

Motivate students’ oral and writing communication skills.

Help with discipline in the classroom in order to increase students’ attention.

Develop a trustful and secure environment for the students, working as a team to integrate the students.

Monitor the students to detect individual needs, verify level of attention, increase learning skills and reduce areas of improvement.

Communicate effectively with administration, peers, students, parents (parent-teacher conferences), counselors, specialists, team leaders, and department chairpersons.

Take responsibility for personal professional development and maintenance of up-to-date teaching credentials.

Willingly accept administrative evaluative (formal, informal) input and discuss improvement and redirection with level coordinator, principal and /or peers.

Model the use of a second language to students.

Participate in all school-related duties. (assigned supervision duties, extra-curricular activities, school festival, all in-service programs, annual instructional materials selection, facilitate a club and/or workshop, curriculum committees, accreditation committees, events as needed, faculty meetings, etc.)

Follow all school policies and procedures and work according to San Roberto´s mission and beliefs.

ABOUT YOU

You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree in Education, Psychology, Pedagogy, and /or  Preschool Teaching degree, either finished or in progress.

Skills: Ability to Communicate in English Fluently, both spoken and written. Positive interactions with students and colleagues

Knowledge: Teaching practices. Proof of recent TOEFL score higher than 550.

Experience: One year academic experience or practical work with students.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students.