Educational Assistant (Full-Time) - UAE Nationals

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Dubai American Academy, part of GEMS Education, is seeking a UAE Nationals Educational Assistant to join a vibrant learning community in a full-time role. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a positive learning environment while supporting in-classroom activities and administrative tasks.

DAA is KHDA Outstanding and known for its international community and state-of-the-art facilities. The role offers opportunities to work closely with teachers and engage in a dynamic school

Qualifications

• UAE National status preferred for the role.
• Experience supporting teachers in classroom settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities; mount displays and prepare worksheets.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets as requested.
• Cover classes for short periods in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Develop familiarity with curriculum aspects such as literacy, numeracy and phonetics.
• Ensure policies and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Job description

Dubai American Academy is GEMS Education's flagship American curriculum school, offering an exceptional education from Pre-K to Grade 12 alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Rated Outstanding by the KHDA for 13 consecutive years, DAA is recognised for its academic excellence, vibrant international community and state-of-the-art facilities.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic UAE Nationals Educational Assistant, to join our exceptional team. The succesful candidate will contribute and support in creating a positve learning environment in a full-time role.

Responsibilites

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Assist the teacher with related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities. Mount work displays and assist with preparation of displays.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets as requested.
• Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum e.g. literacy, numeracy and phonetics.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Ensure tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times. Maintain confidential information and ensure information pertaining to students and the school is not shared or discussed without the approval of the teacher or senior management team.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.