JHB ES Learning Support Teaching Partner at American International School of Johannesburg

Qualifications:

• Teaching degree and experience

Preferred skills and experience:

• Exhibits patience and understanding when dealing with students
• Willing to learn and grow under the instruction of the learning support teachers
• Able to treat and speak to students with respect
• Teaching experience in a school setting
• Competent computer skills
• Exceptional command of written and spoken English
• Interest in helping students learn and apply strategies to manage their learning challenges

General Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to identified students.
• Collaborate with the Johannesburg Elementary School Inclusion Services Team.
• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the learning support teachers.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral differences and help develop self regulation and social skills.
• Exhibit flexibility in dealing with day-to-day situations typical of a learning support program.
• Support and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Communicate with other educators proactively and consistently.
• Keep consistent notes regarding student performance and maintain anecdotal notes on individual students regarding their progress and challenges.
• Give consistent feedback to students and teachers as required.
• Prepare teaching materials under the guidance of the learning support teachers as needed.
• Attend team meetings and professional development as necessary.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Elementary School Principal.
• Assist with after school activities.
• Adhere to supervision duties as assigned by the Elementary School administration.