REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school certificate; at least 2 years relevant experience
• Cache level 2
• Good English language skills

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

• Assist the lead teacher in imparting classroom instruction based on redefined curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
• Assist the lead teacher in ensuring the physical, social, cognitive and educational excellence of children.
• Ensure that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning lessons.
• Provide support to the lead teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development.
• Ensure development of positive relationships with children with a view to promote self esteem and self-discipline.
• Observe each child to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth.
• Record any important observations regarding student development and ensure that it is communicated to the lead teacher.
• Assist lead teacher in handling evaluation and creating reports.
• Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact.
• Assist children in embarking and disembarking from school buses and accompany them to their classrooms.
• Provide children with support during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled.
• Change diapers and help children in cleaning themselves.
• Oversee children to make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities.
• Assume the lead teacher’s role in the absence the teacher.
• Record attendance and ensure that attendance data is entered into the school database.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Patience and a good sense of humor.
• Assist with the development of a child’s personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

OTHER DUTIES ARE:

• Attend meetings and training courses
• Set up activities before classes and tidy up afterward
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
• Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.