Teachers’ Assistant (School Environment)

Sunnyhill Ace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyhill Ace in Singapore is seeking a diligent Teacher Assistant to support daily school operations and classroom activities.

You will handle admin duties, prepare teaching resources, supervise students during peak times, support excursions, and assist during events. The role requires at least 1 year in a primary school setting and proficiency in Word and Excel, with strong communication and patient demeanor.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working experience as a Teacher Assistant or Teacher Aide in a local primary school.
• Secondary 4 education or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Patient, excellent communicator, and comfortable working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and update data records, including regular stocktaking of teaching resources and classroom inventory.
• Assist in preparing daily teaching materials and resources for classroom use.
• Work closely with Heads of Department to assist with relief duty arrangements when required.
• Supervise students during peak hours, including morning arrival, afternoon dismissal, and recess play.
• Accompany teachers on external Learning Journeys to act as a safety chaperon.
• Provide administrative logistics support during school events (ushering for parent-teacher meetings, registrations for concerts).

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Secondary 4 education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Duties:

• Teacher Admin Support: Help maintain and update data records, including regular stocktaking of teaching resources and classroom inventory.
• Resource Preparation: Assist in preparing daily teaching materials and resources to be used directly in classrooms.
• Relief Management: Work closely with Heads of Department (HOD) to assist with school relief duty arrangements when required.
• Safety Chaperon Duties: Supervise students during peak hours, including daily morning arrival, afternoon dismissal, and recess play.
• Excursion Support: Accompany teachers and act as an active safety chaperon for students going on external Learning Journeys.
• Event Assistance: Provide administrative logistics support during school events (e.g., ushering for Parent-Teacher meetings or managing registration counters for school concerts).

Job Requirements

• Experience (Preferred): At least 1 year of working experience as a Teacher Assistant or Teacher Aide within a local primary school environment.
• Educational Background: Preferably a Secondary 4 education or equivalent academic qualifications.
• Technical Skills: Competent and conversant in standard office tools, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Patient, excellent communication skills, and comfortable working with young children.

Working Hours & Location

• School Term Hours:Monday to Thursday: 6:45 AM to 4:0 0 PM (Includes a 45-minute lunch break)Friday: 6:45 AM to 3:30 PM (Includes a 45-minute lunch break)
• School Holiday Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Rest Days: Saturdays, Sundays, and all gazetted Public Holidays.