• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Teaching Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  

JOB ROLE

A teaching assistant is a support role within an educational institution.A teaching assistant is a compassionate and self-motivated individual with a specific interest in education, you will be responsible for supervising students, developing lesson plans, preparing lesson material, and maintaining classroom tidiness.

Reporting:

To the Class Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the class or subject teacher with lesson planning, including creating lesson plans, preparing instructional materials, and grading assignments.


• Providing of classroom support, such as taking attendance, setting up equipment, or supervising students during class activities.


• Providing individual support to students who need extra help, such as tutoring or one-on-one assistance.


• Responsible for grading assignments, tests, or other assessments.


• Assisting with research projects, including data collection, literature reviews, and analysis.


• Working with the class teacher to monitor the class schedule.


• Assisting the class or subject teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.


• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.


• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.


• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.


• Collaborating with  class teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.


• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.


• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.


• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.


• Responsible for administrative tasks such as maintaining records, ordering supplies, or communicating with parents or other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education in a relevant field is preferred.


• A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.


• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.


• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.


• Must be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.


• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.


• Must be technology savvy

BENEFITS

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Permanent position with opportunity for growth


• 3 months probation period

Monday - Friday / 7am - 4pm

TEACHING ASSISTANT KPI

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  for the teaching assistant's  include:


• Student performance: This KPI measures the academic performance of students that a teaching assistant works with, such as their grades or test scores.


• Feedback from students: This KPI measures feedback from students about the teaching assistant's effectiveness, helpfulness, and communication skills.


• Feedback from teachers: This KPI measures feedback from teachers about the teaching assistant's ability to work collaboratively, their responsiveness, and the quality of support they provide.


• Attendance: This KPI measures the attendance of students in the classes where the teaching assistant is providing support.


• Timeliness and completeness of administrative tasks: This KPI measures the teaching assistant's ability to complete administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.


• Professional development: This KPI measures the teaching assistant's participation in professional development activities such as workshops, training sessions, or conferences.