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Hayat Universal School (HUBS)

Teacher Assistant

Tutoring & Academic SupportPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDoha, QatarNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a field related to education or English is preferred; at minimum, a two-year postsecondary diploma in one of these fields is required.
  • Be between 25 and 40 years old and in good physical health.
  • Have at least two years of relevant work experience; experience in Qatar is preferred.
  • For teacher assistants assigned to the BC or Early Years Programs, have native fluency in English in reading, speaking, and writing.
  • Be able to work effectively with children and adults in a cooperative manner.
  • Perform responsibilities and tasks on time and accurately, with attention to detail.
  • Be proactive and self-motivated, with a positive attitude.
  • Be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Be highly organized and able to multitask.
  • Demonstrate creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
  • Work safely, establish a safe environment, and respond quickly to emergencies to ensure children's safety.
  • Analyze situations and take appropriate action on routine or emergency procedures without direction.
  • Have transferable residency or be eligible for a work permit.

Responsibilities

  • Support and work closely with the teacher to help all students learn and grow in a positive, respectful, and safe environment.
  • Maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with the classroom teacher, students, parents, and school administration, and contribute positively to the school.
  • Under the classroom teacher's direction, provide small-group support, help with classroom procedures and related tasks, and supervise students in the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts presented by the teacher and help them complete assigned tasks.
  • Assist with educational programs such as Guided Reading, Guided Math, writing groups, and similar activities.
  • Help students develop independent learning skills, manage their learning, and prioritize their time.
  • Help set up the classroom at the beginning and end of the year by gathering, counting, and collecting resources for return.
  • Help manage daily tasks such as book exchanges, collecting money or project materials, and supervising students; do not enter grades or record attendance, which remain the teacher's responsibility.
  • Support teachers in observing student performance. Administer specific formative assessments only after training, with assessment evaluation remaining the teacher's responsibility; record student progress during guided reading and report it to the teacher when appropriate.
  • Support teachers in implementing school behavior-management programs and classroom-management strategies to maintain a purposeful, safe, engaged, and positive learning environment.
  • Help set up and use learning devices and software, and help students use these resources effectively and safely.
  • Help decorate boards and other school areas during the year and for special events.
  • Attend teacher-parent meetings with the classroom teacher and school administrators after school hours when requested.
  • Substitute in a class when a teacher is absent, including classes to which the assistant is not permanently assigned, using lesson plans provided by the teacher. Whenever possible, lessons should review or practice previously taught material, and the assistant should not take over a class for extended periods; if this occurs, a certified educator must be assigned planning and assessment responsibilities.
  • Do not teach when the classroom teacher is available at school, except when approved by a BC Head because the teacher is needed for another task.
  • Supervise students in different areas of the school and on field trips when needed.
  • Collaborate regularly with the classroom teacher and clarify directions given by the teacher.
  • Maintain positive professional relationships with parents and students.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities, alongside teachers where possible.
  • Attend staff meetings and take an active role.
  • Participate in school events and projects.
  • Communicate concerns, ideas, and information professionally and constructively with colleagues and school administration.
  • Provide official documents related to education, training, and certification so the school can meet legal accreditation requirements.
  • Do not conduct student assessments or evaluations, mark work, enter grades, or record attendance; these tasks are reserved for teachers.
  • Do not use Arabic in class, including to explain material to students; instruction is the teacher's responsibility, and English is the only language to be used during Canadian Program classes and around the school.
  • Do not communicate with parents about students' academic or behavior concerns.
  • Do not manage or discipline students independently of the teacher, refer students to counselors, or complete counselor referral forms.
  • Provide teacher assistants with guidance relevant to their assigned tasks and explain classroom and school expectations, policies, and procedures.
  • Help teacher assistants understand the classroom or school reward system, the limits of their authority, and when they should consult the teacher.
  • Give teacher assistants feedback on assigned tasks, including how they handled behavior concerns while the teacher was absent or busy and situations requiring initiative and problem-solving.
  • Give teacher assistants regular opportunities to share observations with teachers, especially observations about student behavior.
  • Provide teacher assistants access to instructional plans, such as by copying them on emails containing weekly plans.
  • Hold weekly teacher-assistant collaboration meetings to discuss the current week and plan for the next week, and provide the TA supervisor with a copy of the meeting minutes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in Qatar is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in a field related to education or English is preferred.

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