Teaching Assistant

Chiepanks Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused organization in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, is seeking a compassionate and competent Teacher Assistant. The role involves supervising students, assisting with lesson preparations, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The ideal candidate should excel in communication and display a commitment to nurturing a positive educational atmosphere. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with lead teachers and engage actively in the learning process.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the class schedule with the lead teacher.
• Prepare lesson materials and set up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents.
• Help create lesson plans with lead teachers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods

Compassionate and self-motivated

Job description

We are currently looking for a friendly and competent teacher assistant to join our team. If you are a compassionate and self-motivated individual with a specific interest in education, we urge you to apply! In this position, you will be responsible for supervising students, developing lesson plans, preparing lesson material, and maintaining classroom tidiness.

The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.

Teacher Assistant Responsibilities

• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.