Teaching Assistant

The International School of Choueifat - Cairo; Muharraq Governorate; On-site; BHD 4,500 - 6,800; Full time

Job summary

The International School of Choueifat, Cairo is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students across classrooms. The role involves assisting with lesson activities, preparing materials, managing behavior, and ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in education, are fluent in English, have at least one year of experience, and demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• English proficient and clear communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in education or teaching support.
• Accountability and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in daily schedules and lesson engagement.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit forms.
• Prepare classroom displays and learning materials.
• Reinforce class and school rules and promote positive behavior.
• Assist with reading activities and during art classes and events.
• Perform other related tasks as delegated by School Management.

Skills

English Proficient

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Number EGYPT00387

Job Type: Non-Teaching School

Entity Name: The International School of Choueifat, Cairo Department Administration

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Job Purpose

Providing support and assistance to teachers both inside and outside the classroom, while helping students in understanding and completing their assignments, and maintaining a safe, productive, and clean environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in managing daily schedules, maintaining student focus and engagement during lessons, and assisting with the correction and review of students’ work as needed.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records for children, ensuring timely collection and submission of attendance forms between the classroom and office.
• Preparing classroom displays, games, and visual materials, including written or drawn bulletin boards aligned with class work and topics, in accordance with the teacher’s directions, while ensuring the classroom remains safe, clean, and well-organized.
• Reinforcing class and school rules and promoting positive student behavior.
• Supporting students’ wellbeing by teaching proper hygiene practices and assisting with clothes change in case of an accident.
• Documenting students’ progress and communicating with the respective Academic Quality Controller (AQC) when needed.
• Filing notes into children’s reading folders and checking every morning for new updates.
• Preparing for, supervising, and cleaning up after students’ snack or lunch times, including assisting with food distribution and maintaining cleanliness of tables and utensils.
• Supervising students during outdoor play, nap, or quiet time, to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Accompanying students to the class and assisting with Morning Care supervision.
• Supporting student learning and engagement by actively listening, encouraging participation, and assisting with reading activities, including the use of word cards.
• Preparing material and utensils for art classes and cleaning up after every lesson.
• Assisting with school events, trips, and activities when needed.
• Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the School Management.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in a related field
• English Proficient
• A minimum of 1 year of experience
• Accountability and Taking Ownership
• Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
• Delivering Results
• Continuous Learning and Improvement
• Job Knowledge and Technical Skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Managing Time and Priorities

Employment Requirements

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

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