Primary Co-Teacher (Temporary)

The Harbour School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harbour School Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Primary Co-Teacher (Temporary) to join a team supporting classroom learning for primary and middle grades. The role involves assisting a lead teacher, engaging in small-group instruction, and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or pursuing an education degree, with prior experience working with children and a readiness to contribute to daily school operations and student development.

Qualifications

• Must be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom management and establish a positive classroom culture.
• Provide small-group instruction and individualized support.
• Assist teachers in administrative tasks and classroom setup.
• Attend parent meetings and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Classroom support

Small-group instruction

Behavior management

Parent meetings

Education

Education degree in progress

Job description

Primary Co-Teacher (Temporary)

Job Purpose (Overview)

The Harbour School is a community-oriented organization that values its employees and supports continued growth and education of all its staff. We aim to have a work environment that mirrors our school, with staff loving to come in each day just as much as our students love coming to school. Working at THS should be as much of a joy as the learning experiences are, and we aim to inspire future leaders in progressive education.

Our primary and middle school faculty is composed of grade-level teams which include a qualified or certified educator, a learning specialist with a special education degree or certificate, and an educational mentee who provides support to the class teacher in all areas of classroom management, small-group instruction and administrative support. This individual must have a strong vocation and interest in pedagogy or Child/Adolescent Development and are currently enrolled in, or in process of pursuing, a tertiary degree or certificate in Education. They are a valued member of the faculty and class community as they enhance the positive development and experience of students in the school. These education professionals, known within the community as “co‑teachers” gain instructional experience while they assist in all duties in the classroom and at the school throughout the school year.

We are seeking to add to our team and invite applications for interested education professionals to apply;

Key Duties and Responsibilities

They will be expected to provide support in all aspects of managing a classroom including, but not limited to,

• Positively and proactively managing the behavior of students in their care.
• Help ensure a positive and inclusive classroom culture is being followed
• Provide small-group instruction
• Address the class as needed
• Attend parent meetings
• Provide feedback with report writing
• Take up ad-hoc duties instructed by their mentor teachers
• Support organizational and administrative needs such as classroom systems and set-up
• Establish rapport with students and colleagues throughout all assigned tasks throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Legally permitted to work in Hong Kong
• Previous experience of working with children
• Immediate available is preferred

Reports To

• Vice/Principal

Safeguarding

The Harbour school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous background checks.