Music Teaching Assistant _Lower Elementary School (6-month contract)

Job summary

The Elementary Music Teaching Assistant supports Music Teachers in planning and delivering instruction, managing the classroom, and communicating with students and parents.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Planning and Preparation

a. Demonstrating knowledge of the SSIS Mission, Core Values, and Curriculum Framework

b. Demonstrating knowledge of students, including names, families, and academic performance levels

c. Understand instructional outcomes for all learning experiences and help communicate them to students

d. Demonstrate knowledge of resources within the school and Vietnam

e. Contribute to the design of instruction for various learning experiences

f. Contribute to the creation of student assessments

2. Learning Environment

a. Contribute to a positive classroom and school environment, including assisting children with practical or interpersonal problems and supporting positive behavior throughout the school.

b. Contribute to a culture of academic excellence

c. Support all classroom procedures to ensure smooth management of the classroom

d. Manage student behavior in indoor and outdoor spaces: supervise and help students learn respectful behavior throughout the school campus.

e. Enhance the learning environment: prepare lesson supplies/materials/equipment, display interactive learning displays in classrooms and hallways, locate and/or purchase local materials, and organize and retrieve storeroom supplies.

3. Instruction

a. Communicate with students; establish positive relationships

b. Use questioning and discussion techniques that promote critical thinking for young students

c. Engage students in learning through differentiating activities

d. Contribute to the use of assessment for learning, and differentiate learning for individual students

e. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic learning environment

4. Professional Responsibilities

a. Reflect on the teaching and learning process; make suggestions for improvement

b. Maintain accurate records, including attendance, assessment, and communication

c. Communicate with families, including translation when necessary

d. Participate in the professional community, connect with all members of the school community

e. Grow and develop professionally to become a better educator

f. Demonstrate professional behavior, including dress, speech, and interactions.

h. Attendance at staff meetings to plan events and activities, consider school issues, discuss student work and lesson plans, and adapt curriculum and instruction to student needs when required

5. Performs other assignment requested by the teacher/ Associate Principal/ Principal from time to time

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Competency

● Knowledge, Education and Experience:

▪ BA Degree in Education or equivalent degree

▪ At least three years of experience

▪ Knowledge and experience in music or music education

▪ Experience in the Apple environment is a plus

● Skills:

▪ Strong English language and communication skills

▪ Intermediate level experience in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets, experience with Mac computers and Apple software preferred

▪ Broad skills in early childhood education and/or music education

▪ Ability to collaborate professionally with others

▪ Strong interest in growing as a professional

● Abilities:

▪ The ability to communicate information clearly in speaking, and writing

▪ Able to teach the class when the teacher is absent

▪ Well-organized

▪ Ability to multi-task work effectively

▪ Attend PD offerings, workshops, faculty meetings as required

● Physical demands: Standing, sitting, walking throughout the day (both indoors and outdoors)

● Environmental conditions: Classroom environment and outdoor play environment

Quyền lợi

• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ:

  Statutory Insurances

• Nghỉ phép có lương:

  Leave with pay

• Căn-tin:

  Lunch