classroom assistant

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur ) is located in the exclusive residential area of Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur ). The school opened in September 2011 and quickly established itself as a dynamic and exciting place for children to learn. ISP provides our school community with a holistic experience that creates a platform for all students to flourish. In our recent International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) accreditation, we reached the highest possible overall grading, achieving Gold Level status after being identified as outstanding in all 8 standards during the accreditation visit.

The high caliber of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited about teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.

ISP is an equal-opportunity employer and will treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. ISP reserves the right to appoint before the published closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible to Head of Department (Secondary) or Year Leader (Primary)

Responsible for Supporting the Teaching and Learning

These guidelines are written in support of the role and include, yet are not limited to, the following key tasks and accountabilities.

Applicants for the position should:

• Adaptable and resourceful to perform a wide variety of roles to support the Teachers.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and maintain a flexible working relationship with the teacher.
• Possess sound knowledge of the School's vision and mission statement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fresh graduates, Undergraduates, Diploma or Certificate in Education or equivalent.
• Qualification in PGCE, TEFL, TESOL or EAL is preferred.
• Good command of English.
• Experienced in dealing with children.
• Patient, pleasant, polite and responsible.
• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

• Assist in the educational and social development of all ISP students.
• Work with groups of students to assist the teacher planned lessons.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with specialist teachers when required.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral problems and help develop their social skills.
• Actively support and adhere to the Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training.

Administrative duties

• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to develop their understanding, expectations for work and behavior.
• Contribute to classroom displays and help prepare lessons and resources.
• Support the class teacher with any reasonable request.
• Prepare and present displays of students' work.
• Organize equipment and prepare materials for lessons.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks.
• Undertake playground duties as required.
• Contribute to supervision duties and after school activities.

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the school.
• Model excellent conduct and support students in following the school rules.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Report any Health and Safety concerns around the school.
• Accompany students around the school to specialist lessons as required.

What ISP can offer employees:

• A role in an extremely popular and reputable, large international school.
• Employee benefits.
• Excellent holidays including all major Malaysian celebrations.
• Purpose built and well resourced campus.
• Opportunity to work with outstanding educators from across the world.
• A range of Professional Development and career progression opportunities.
• A warm, welcoming and diverse community.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

The International School @ ParkCity, KL is committed to ensuring that all students within the ISP community are kept safe and free from harm as a result of abuse or neglect. Child Protection is the responsibility of all members of the school community, by applying for employment at The International School @ ParkCity, KL you are: -

• Declaring that you are able to work with students in a way that promotes and safeguards their safety and welfare.
• Declaring that there is no reason that would prevent you from working with children at our school.
• Supportive of appropriate background checks that will be made.