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Website Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading non-profit, independent IB World School. WAB prides itself on innovative teaching and learning, highly qualified educators, world-class facilities, a diverse community, an innovative and supportive environment, and service-oriented culture. Students are the focus of WAB’s learner-centered atmosphere and are encouraged to take their place as responsible citizens of the world.
Job Description
WAB Elementary School is looking for daily sub TA (Ad hoc). Successful candidate should have positive working relationships with staff and students and ability to speak, read and write English. Previous working experience in international school is preferred. Please refer to the detailed job description as below.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Department: ES/MS/HS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Rationale:
This document provides clarification for Teacher Assistants and working teams in order to
know and understand the requirements for their positions at WAB. The aim of the three tiers is
to provide direction and incentive so that best practice can be maintained.
The three different levels should contain bands that overlap.
The following standard only applies to Tier 1 Teaching Assistant
1. Participate in and contribute to the planning of instruction with teachers and teams in
order to lead teaching and learning for small group instruction.
The following standards only apply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Teaching Assistant
2. To know and understand the PYP, MYP and/or DP pedagogy/assessment in order to
assist with the instruction of students using best practice.
3. Regularly work with individual or groups of students as instructed and supervised by
the teacher. These may include reading groups, math groups, or one-on-one student
support on differentiated activities.
The following standards apply to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Teaching Assistant
4. Manage the equipment and materials in the classroom/teaching area as directed by
teachers. This may include ensuring that the resources are intact, updating bulletin
boards and displays as needed, or organizing Moodle sites.
5. Assist with supervision of students in assemblies, emergency drills, duties, field trips,
China Studies trips, , moving between sections, etc.
6. Perform administrative tasks such as preparing teaching materials for the
teacher/team, typing, photocopying, laminating, printing and filling.
7. Assist the teacher/s as directed within reason.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
The successful applicant is expected to have the following skills, abilities, knowledge and
experience:
1. Personal Skills and Abilities
– Ability to foster positive working relationships with staff and students
– Ability to speak, read and write English
– Ability to use initiative
– Skills in desktop publishing, word processing, email
2. Qualifications
– High School Certificate & College Degree
3. Knowledge
– An knowledge of teaching and educational working environment
4. Experience
– Experience working in an English speaking environment
– Experience working with children / students
Safeguarding Statement:
Western Academy of Beijing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
