Job Profile - Ashiya International School

Title:  Elementary Teaching Assistant

Reports to:  Elementary Department Head, Ashiya International School.

Based at:  Ashiya International School, Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan.

Purpose: 

To offer educational assistance and support in the areas of interdisciplinary curriculum and constructive communication skills. To provide daily student care and help direct the growth and learning of the "world-changers" of tomorrow.

Direction and Goals:

Professional:
	•	Assist or teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and records-keeping, assessment, recording, and reporting. 
	•	Contribute towards developing the curriculum, schedule, and related events and activities. 
	•	Continue to seek and develop personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

Community:
	•	Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, and, when possible, provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
	•	Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals and contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school and community.
	•	Contribute time and ability in an area of specific skill or interest in the form of an extra-curricular club or event.

Outcomes:

Communication - with lead teacher, faculty, staff, students, and families.
Planning and Organizing - daily, weekly, and year-long schedule and lessons.
Managing Information -  student work records, assessment, and attendance.
Monitoring and Reporting - discipline issues, concerns, progress and growth.
Self-Development - research on effective teaching and classroom management.
Creating and Developing - applicable curriculum goals, engaging lessons.
Training - facilitate positive classroom culture and behavior.
Direction - assist students as they begin to respond to learning and life.
Policy - consistent discipline and reasonable expectations for each student.

Qualifications:

Education:
	•	university degree

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
	•	classroom management
	•	lesson preparation and planning
	•	skills assessment and content management

Technology:
	•	basic computer skills and word-processing, pref. mac osx platform
	•	use of internet as an information and interactive content resource
	•	other specific skills and interests to contribute to the program

Personal characteristics:
	•	desire to know God and grow in wisdom
	•	love of learning and life
	•	patience and passion for young people

Experience:
	•	elementary classroom assistance
	•	work with students learning english as a second language
	•	other youth-related work or volunteer background

Working conditions:

	•	regular school working days, complete daily work as necessary
	•	hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with 1/2 hour break
	•	the goal is to arrive approximately 15 minutes before students and leave no earlier than 15 minutes after they are dismissed

Direct reports:  none