Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom Management:
- Assist the teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials and classroom activities.
- Help supervise and guide students during lessons, recess, lunchtime, and other daily routines.
- Accompany students during special activities, field trips, or school events.
- Encourage and model good hygiene, organization, and positive social behavior.
Student Engagement and Motivation:
- Support the implementation of daily routines (arrival, departure, snack time, classroom clean-up).
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages student participation and collaboration.
- Observe and report on students’ progress and behavior to the lead teacher.
- Recognize and celebrate student achievements and milestones.
Professional Development:
- Engage in continuous professional growth and development through workshops, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school activities as needed.
- Reflect on teaching practices and seek feedback for improvement.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students and their families.
- Communicate any significant concerns regarding students to the lead teacher promptly Curriculum Development and Implementation:
- Adapt and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Ethical and Professional Conduct:
- Adhere to the school's policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions and responsibilities.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
Extracurricular Involvement:
- Participate in and support school events, activities, and extracurricular programs.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to students outside of the classroom.
- Encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities to promote well-rounded development.
Student Support and Well-being:
- Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students as needed.
- Collaborate with homeroom teacher, school counselors, special education staff, and other support services to ensure student success.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate:
- High school diploma required.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Education child development, or related fields is preferred.
- Previous experience working with children in schools, daycare centers, or similar settings is an advantage, but not a requirement.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in working with children.
- Teamwork and strong communication skills.
- Organization and initiative.
- Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to follow instructions and adapt to change.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.