Teaching Assistant (Bilingual Preferred)

Dalton School Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Course/training support

Job summary

Dalton School Hong Kong invites passionate and professional Teaching Assistants to join our child-centered, dual-language community. In this bilingual role you will support teachers, help plan activities, prepare materials, and promote student engagement across school activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, is fluent in English and Mandarin, and can collaborate with students, parents, and staff while upholding safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field; experience in bilingual settings preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Must hold a valid Hong Kong work visa.
• Ability to build relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and multitasking mindset.
• Job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in educating students through teaching and non-teaching tasks across school activities.
• Assist in planning learning activities and maintain related records.
• Implement agreed-upon behavior and management strategies.
• Prepare teaching resources and classroom displays.
• Use thoughtful questions and prompts to encourage student engagement.
• Conduct student observations and provide feedback to teachers in various formats as needed.
• Participate in relevant professional development.
• Perform other job-related tasks across school areas as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Bilingual Preferred)

Dalton School Hong Kong (DSHK) invites passionate and professional individuals to join our child-focused team. We seek exemplary teachers who align with DSHK’s mission and are enthusiastic about student success. Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, professional development, and course/training support, are offered to the right candidates. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Education Assistant.

Teaching Assistant

Role and Responsibilities

Support teachers in educating students through teaching and non-teaching tasks across school activities.

Assist in planning learning activities tailored to students’ developmental needs and maintain related records.

Implement agreed-upon behavior and management strategies.

Prepare teaching resources and classroom displays.

Use thoughtful questions and prompts to encourage student engagement.

Conduct student observations and provide feedback to teachers in various formats as needed.

Participate in relevant professional development.

Perform other job-related tasks across school areas as required.

Adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy and stay updated on any changes.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in a related field with experience in dual-language or bilingual settings preferred.

High level of professionalism and commitment to children’s well-being.

Ability to build strong relationships with students, teachers, and parents.

Excellent proficiency in English and Mandarin.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented and multitasking mindset.

Job-related experience is preferred.

Must hold a valid Hong Kong work visa.

About You

Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward every student.

Be a collaborative team player dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Join us to make a difference in students’ lives at DSHK!

Background

Dalton School Hong Kong is a child-centered, dual-language community of global-minded learners and thinkers. We are confident, creative and adaptable, embrace differences, change and challenges. We are happily engaged, self-motivated, resilient and independent.

We have a deep sense of responsibility and seek to contribute to the world with dedication, respect and compassion. Everyone in our community including our students, alumni, staff, families, and board will live our motto and take the lead in our life-long learning.

Background

Dalton School Hong Kong is a child-centered, dual-language community of global-minded learners and thinkers. We are confident, creative and adaptable, embrace differences, change and challenges. We are happily engaged, self-motivated, resilient and independent.

We have a deep sense of responsibility and seek to contribute to the world with dedication, respect and compassion. Everyone in our community including our students, alumni, staff, families, and board will live our motto and take the lead in our life-long learning.