PRETORIA TEACHER PARTNER: FIXED TERM ENDING JUNE 2025.

CAMPUS: Pretoria Campus | SUPERVISOR: Pretoria Campus Principal | START DATE: February 2025 |
POSTING DATE: 31 January 2025 | CLOSING DATE: 15 February 2025
Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience, Mindful, Thinker, Globally Connected, Curious, Contributor) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The teaching partner works alongside the lead teacher to support and enhance learning. He/she establishes an effective rapport with students and other staff members. The teaching partner works closely with the lead teacher in most aspects of teaching and learning that takes place inside and outside the classroom. He/she upholds AISJ’s community and learning principles, collaborates regularly with the other members of the team to create and maintain an inclusive learning environment. The teaching partner should be familiar with and model AISJ’s vision and purpose.
As a teaching partner at AISJ you will have an opportunity to work with students from around the world. You will work with research-based practices in education, how to assess and use data to plan for instruction in order to meet the needs of each

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with children
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience operating in collaborative learning environments
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education degree/diploma or working towards
• Teacher certification or working towards
• Experience working in schools and educational environments
• Experience in technology software

• Assists in creating a learning environment where children can develop their full potential and experience growth
• Assists with the general preparation and organization of learning material and experiences.
• Assists the lead teacher in instruction and differentiated learning
• Establishes effective communication and relationships with parents and students
• Identifies and works with students to support their needs on an individual and/or small group basis
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom during the school day
• Participates in curriculum and staff development opportunities as required
• Maintains a high level of professional competence through in-service education and professional growth activities.
• Helps prepare classroom publications and teaching materials under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Supervises and attends to assigned duties
• Assumes the role of the lead teacher in the lead teacher’s absence
• Other tasks as determined by the lead teacher or principal