Teacher assistant

Primary Responsibilities:

The main function of the person who will work as a Teacher assistant is to form students in relation with the school mission*, core values ​​and characteristics of the student profile of the “XXI Century International Education and Innovation Center” LLC, taking into account the age and learning status of students and to:

• to provide support to the lead teacher in classroom instruction and management.
• to assist with classroom activities and lessons.
• to work with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.
• to administer assessments and quizzes to students.
• to grade tests and homework and completes other clerical work related to classroom operations.
• to prepare communication folders to be sent home with students.
• to monitor students when the lead teacher is out of the classroom.
• to escort students to other areas of the school such as the cafeteria, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors their behavior during recess and lunchtime.
• to assist with student drop-off and pickup.
• occcasionally works as a substitute teacher.
• to perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Thorough understanding of classroom procedures and management.

·        Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Ability to collaborate with lead teacher.

·        Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.

Required level of education:

·        Bachelor's Degree in Primary School Education;

·        Master's degree is preferred.

Required knowledge:

·        “State educational standards (curriculum) of general education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”;

·        International curricula (Cambridge, IB);

·        ICT, MS Office and modern learning technologies;

·        Current global challenges and initiatives in education;

·        Fluency in spoken and written Azerbaijani (C2), and English (C1)    

Work schedule: 08:30-17:30 (40 hours per week)

 Work experience: No work experience is required.