Teacher Assistant (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Teacher Assistant (Full-Time Non-Exempt)
At Awty we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one anothers diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students alumni employees and parents.
Position Summary: The Teacher Assistant will support the Lead Teacher in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children in the Early Learning Center. Key responsibilities include assisting with lesson delivery providing individual and small-group instruction supervising children maintaining a clean classroom and contributing positively to the overall school culture. The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and have a passion for early childhood education.
Required Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous work experience with preschool-age children
- English proficiency
- Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Experience:
- Training degrees and college coursework in early childhood education
- International and independent school experience
- Bilingual in French and/or Spanish
Responsibilities:
- Work with other teachers and assistants as a contributing team member
- Support a cooperative and positive environment for students
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to childhood social emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting
- Actively supervise students in class as well as during outdoor activities
- Help provide an organized clean safe environment where learning is a priority
- Encourage children to communicate respectfully develop their self-help skills while respecting their natural abilities interests and enthusiasm for learning
- Uphold and reinforce appropriate behavior with students modeling positive behavior
- Maintain confidentiality in regards to Awty students parents colleagues
- Attend staff meetings and school events throughout the school year as needed
- Take on other appropriate duties such as lunch provision carpool and bus duty to name a few as requested by administration
- Adhere to the Schools professional guidelines
TO APPLY:
Submit your application through theschools website. All applicants should include a cover letter current résumé and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin ethnic or religious beliefs disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law in the administration of its educational policies admissions policies scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
The position is a one-year renewable employment agreement with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Founded in 1956, Awty is Houston's premier international and french school. We offer students a rigorous path to graduating with either the International Baccalaureate or French Baccalauréat.
