Teaching and Learning Assistant

Phoenix Tree International Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Johor Bahru seeks a qualified Teaching Learning Assistant (TLA) to support student learning in a collaborative classroom environment. The TLA will work with teaching partners and assist individual students as needed. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and have experience working with children in a multicultural setting. The ideal candidate is responsible, flexible, and comfortable with basic digital technology.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a multicultural environment.
• Responsible, accountable, flexible; patient, friendly, approachable disposition.
• Understanding of pedagogy.
• Comfortable with basic digital technology.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching partners and other school staff to support student learning.
• Attend to individual children’s needs; socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Assist teaching staff in planning and delivering individualized programs.

Skills

Collaboration and communication

Culturally sensitive and responsive

Excellent verbal and written English skills

Education

Minimum High School Diploma

Job description

Phoenix Tree International Sdn Bhd – Johor Bahru, Johor

We seek a qualified Teaching Learning Assistant (TLA) with international education experience to join our team. The TLAs' primary role is to work collaboratively with teaching partner(s) to support student learning in the classroom.

Reporting Relationships

Direct Report

Principal of Lower School

Working Relationships

Extended-day early childhood program teacher

students/parents

Responsibilities

Safeguarding

Employees are expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with any and all safeguarding policies and procedures as they pertain to children, youth, and families they are responsible for or in contact with.

Relationships

Building trust and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents

Developing supportive and positive working relationships with all other employees

Being an active member of the whole school and representing it in its wider community

Classroom/Professional Role:

Work collaboratively with teaching partners and other school staff to support student learning.

Work with individual students and small groups within the classroom under the direction of the homeroom or specialist teacher

Attend to individual children’s needs; socially, emotionally, and academically

Provide additional support for whole-class activities under the supervision of the teacher.

Assist teaching staff in planning, preparing and delivering individualized programs for students who require additional assistance and support, including providing feedback to teachers.

Other Roles:

Taking every opportunity to promote FCIS's mission, vision, and policies in order to contribute to the spirit of the school as a whole

Providing supervision and ensuring the safety and security of the children at all times

Performing other duties and tasks as directed by the Principal or Head of School

Role Requirements

Collaboration and communication

Culturally sensitive and responsive

Excellent verbal and written English skills

Qualifications

Required

Minimum High School Diploma

Experience working with children in a multicultural environment

Responsible, accountable and flexible; patient, friendly, approachable disposition

Understanding of pedagogy

Comfortable with basic digital technology