Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A minimum of a high-school diploma or equivalent though some college-level work is preferred. 2. Successful experience working with children 3. Basic knowledge of pedagogy 4. Basic knowledge of the American system of education 5. Acceptable skills in speaking English 6. In agreement with the school’s philosophy and mission. REPORTS TO: The assigned principal
SUPERVISES: Students
JOB GOAL: To help the faculty in their responsibility to fulfill the ICS mission. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher to identify the needs of students.
• Assist the teacher to plan, prepare, and execute appropriate lessons, utilizing appropriate resource materials and activities.
• Assist the teacher to maintain student records as required by the school.
• Help the teacher to assess students and provide the teacher with information on the student’s progress.
• Assist the teacher to provide a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child as stated in the ICS mission statement.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
• When the teacher is unable to be present at school and a substitute teacher is called, the teacher aide will take the lead for instructional activities, with the substitute teacher taking the role of teacher assistant.
• Attend and participate in devotions, teachers’ meetings, evening programs as requested by the assigned principal
• Do supervisory duty as assigned (before school, break, lunch, after school).
• Facilitate the maintenance of the classroom in a clean and educationally stimulating environment.
• Submit all reports to the teacher that may be requested.
• Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy.

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to jobs@ics.edu.sg. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.