The Elementary School at Lakeside and Tanjong Katong Campuses are adding to our supply list for Educational Assistants at a day rate of $60 / day. This position is as an 'on call' staff when our current full time instructional assistant is away.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Instructional Assistant - Classroom, ELL, Resource, Language Acquisition and Chinese Language

Reports To: Divisional Principal

Main Working Relationships: Teachers and students

Main Responsibilities: As a CIS Instructional Assistant you are part of a team of educators working together to provide the best learning environment for our students

As such, it is important for you to maintain:

• Open lines of communication with your teacher, administrator, support staff and fellow instructional assistants
• Confidentiality and privacy of information related to students and the workplace
• Flexibility – on occasion you may be called upon to perform duties outside the specific scope of your job description
• A willingness to involve yourself in school activities such as staff meetings, social functions and other school activities
• Professional conduct as a representative of our school community Children are our first priority.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post secondary education and or certification in an education-related field
• Prior experience working in an educational setting preferred General Responsibilities
• Assist and guide students by demonstrating appropriate support, patience, kindness and caring
• Develop students’ self-esteem and positive self-concept.
• Supervise, observe and encourage positive student behaviour in a developmentally appropriate way, and in keeping with the values of our school
• Model the CIS values of Excellence, Respect, Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, and Generosity
• Abide by the dress code of the school
• Attend professional development and training sessions as a when required by the school

Specific Classroom Responsibilities Instructional Support

• Under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher provide instructional support to individuals and small groups of students.
• Assist in implementing instructional plans and provide support and supervision while the teacher is engaged with others
• Assist in monitoring student progress towards set learning goals and provide feedback, guidance and reinforce taught concepts where necessary
• Help students compile portfolios in either digital or other formats
• Dialogue with the teacher regarding student academic progress and behaviour
• Confer with the teacher when necessary regarding student needs
• Alert the teacher to any specific student concerns as they arise.

Teacher Support

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of learning materials
• Help keep track of classroom supplies that need to be ordered
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly
• Assist with displays of student work
• Assist with classroom routines such as the collection or money, permission slips and keep accurate records of those transactions
• Assist the teacher in tracking and maintaining accurate records of communication between the teacher and home 

Student Support

• Safeguard the health, safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Render basic first aid as and when necessary.
• Assist students with matters of personal hygiene
• Meet school buses and participate in morning supervision as required.
• Supervise students during field trips and at school assemblies
• Support student use of library material
• Assist with lunch duties as needed
• Attend meetings as required.
• Other duties assigned by the classroom teacher, school administrators or the school

Confidentially Requirements

• All CIS staff are required to maintain confidentiality regarding students’ progress and needs and personal information.
• Instructional assistants are not permitted to discuss a child’s academic/social development with parents directly. Any direct communication with parents must be carried out by the teacher.