Instructional Assistant
Position Description
Summary
ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Instructional Assistant with a passion for involving students in all areas of elementary Homeroom classes. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to become conscientious and compassionate thinkers and global citizens. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible Homeroom program that encompasses interdisciplinary connections and authentic / relevant learning experiences. ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the Homeroom program. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
- Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
- Commit to continual professional learning.
- Deliver meaningful assessment opportunities.
- Drive learning through assessment and feedback.
- Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
- Deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities.
- Know and respond to the needs of all students.
- Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
- Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community.
- Exhibit effective and positive classroom management.
- Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
- Contribute to the wider ISG Jubail community.
- Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions.
- Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom.
Specifically with regards to the Instructional Assistant position, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Inspire students to engage and lead in a diverse global community.
- Work in an environment where students passionately exercise agency.
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of a quality educational experience.
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a self-directed proactive approach.
- Demonstrate effective time management and good organisational skills.
- Show creativity, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.
- Manage a classroom utilising positive reinforcement techniques.
- Perform other tasks assigned by your Principal.
Qualifications and Knowledge
The candidate must have:
- Coursework or qualification in a related field of study. Please note, that non-Saudi applicants formal qualification must be sufficient enough to obtain a work permit / Ajeer in Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
- An advanced degree in a related field of study.
- Expertise in using Google Apps for Education.
- Proficiency in the use of the app Seesaw.
- Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles and interdisciplinary planning.
- Experience in using the Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers workshop model.
- Understanding of conceptual based mathematics.
- Confidence in working with technology effectively in the classroom.
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Worked in an elementary classroom in an international context.
- Worked in close partnership with teachers to establish an appropriate child-centered learning environment Participated fully in the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities.
- Supported individuals and groups of children.
- Helped to ensure that the classroom environment is well-managed, properly ordered and effectively presented.
The ideal candidate will:
Skills & Dispositions
- Have a positive and compassionate outlook.
- Be open-minded and flexible.
- Have a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative.
- The desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.
