To work with the Pre-School staff, Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy Co., Ltd. (SCIA), a Cambodia registered subsidiary of SIM International Academy Pte. Ltd.,

The Teaching Assistant is reporting to Senior Executives (School Operations - Early Childhood) and is responsible for:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Assisting Teachers in delivering effective learning to students

● Preparing classroom and materials to standards set by Teachers.

● Keeping classroom clean, organised and tidy.

● Managing classroom displays and decoration.

● Monitoring the progress of students and discussing issues with Teachers.

● Supervising students outside of class time, during lunch, nap time playground time, arrival and dismissal. Students are never to be left unattended.

● Monitoring students’ well-being and motivating them to achieve their goals.

● Working with others to ensure efficient day to day running of Pre School class.

● Adhering to hygiene standards.

● Attend training to enhance professional development.

● Maintaining the safety of students.

● Coordination of in-school special events and celebration days.

● Assist in After-school care programmer.

● Assumes the roles of a Teacher when a teacher is out of the classroom.

● Interpret for the teachers during PTM sessions when needed.

● Assists and helps in events when deployed.

(a) Academic Education / Training / Experience

● Completed High School education.

● Degree preferred, in any field.

● Strong knowledge of childcare and Early Years education

● Minimum 3 years of working experience in Early Years education institutions.

(b) Personal Attributes 

● Willing to work flexibly in dynamic and fast-paced environment, and to travel extensively (when necessary)

● High level of spoken English and comprehension

● Strong interpersonal skills.

● Strong ability in teamwork, and problem-solving

● Pro-active

● Ability to work independently, as well as in collaboration with others

● Works well under pressure, well organised and with strong attention to detail

● Ability to multitask whilst ensuring supervision of students

● Patient and caring