International Community School of Addis Ababa Jobs Vacancies 2018 for Teaching Assistant for Art – Jobs in Ethiopia

• Support the teacher in developing and delivering structured teaching and learning activities/lessons for individuals, groups or whole classes in the absence of a class teacher
• Assist in adjusting activities and providing support according to students; responses during lessons, promotes the inclusion of all pupils in the learning process
• In collaboration with the teacher encourages pupils towards mastery of the ICS Learner Profile: to work co-operatively with each other within an established discipline policy, anticipates and manages pupil behavior and promotes self-control and independence, provides feedback for pupils in relation to progress and achievements
• Pro-actively communicate with the teacher for the purpose of assisting in evaluating students progress/ behavior/special needs
• Actively participate in planning meetings and in team meetings when requested
• Attend professional development and faculty meetings on a regular basis
• Assist in behavior management under the direction of the teacher
• Support in packing and preparing classrooms a few days before the beginning and after the end of school years as determined by the principal
• Work with assigned teacher to ensure a safe and purposeful learning environment; selects and prepares resources appropriate to learning activities, taking account of pupil’s interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Help with school events, and activities
• Keep classroom neat and in order
• Support teacher in collection and analysis of learning and behavior data
• Enforce school policies and rules
• Communicate disciplinary incidents to the teacher and contact parents if requested to do so
• Be an active member of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
• At the discretion of administration TAs will be requested to work as a substitute in the absence of a teacher.
• All TAs are required to teach one After School Activity (ASA) once per week.
• Use and support inquiry methods in the classroom that lead to a deeper understanding of the PYP Units.
• Assist in the design and reflections of Units with the Program of Inquiry
• Assisting the teacher while giving whole group instruction
• Give first aid when kids fall down or get hurt and take to the school nurse as needed depending on the situation after informing other TA’s or the classroom teacher to cover their spots and duties.

• BA degree in Art.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years working in teaching and learning system out of which at least one year in Art classroom where s/he has experience of working with children

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to create artistic ideas
• Ability to take direction from the ART Teacher/Robotics Class as well as take initiative and help out where needed
• adapt the love for Art into all subjects so students can learn in an engaging and exciting way
• Must be able to multi-task; be productive, focused, and flexible in a creative & sometimes chaotic environment
• Strong visual arts back ground or interest in the visual arts
•  Willingness to learn/ be a lifelong learner
• Have the understanding and the experience in positive classroom management & discipline procedures
• Have the skill to support students with emotional or behavioral problems and helps develop their social skills
• Ability to manage children and cope with challenging behavior
• Ability to build good relationship with children, teachers and parents
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Be a proactive problem solver in addressing student and teacher needs