Early Years Intern at Woodcreek School

Work with lead teachers in/ outside class rooms to reinforce learning, manage learners and provide specialized care as well as individual attention to students. Ride with the school bus/ van and assist the driver in managing learners during transport. Promote the core values of the school and to support the Christian values which it espouses.

Overall Responsibilities

• Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
• Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the School
• Promote a School culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
• Support and motivate students, teachers and other School employees
• Contribute to the development of a caring community within the school by encouraging commitment, courtesy, co-operation, tolerance and compassion towards one another
• Promote the vision, mission, philosophy and core values of the school by incorporating the same in lesson objectives.
• Inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues and parents

Specific Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
• Assist lead teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Teach or assist the lead teacher in teaching and delivering learning.
• Work with the lead teacher to plan, coordinate work and monitor the class schedule.
• Revise lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on field excursions

Bus Attendance

• Rides the bus on a rotating basis in the morning and afternoon, as assigned, to assist the bus drivers.
• Ensures that the students are comfortable on school transport.
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Pick and drop students at designated locations following strict time schedules and assist students to cross the streets/ roads.
• Manage students’ behavior inside the bus during transport and report any concerns regarding students to the Administrator.
• Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency.
• Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for the best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver.
• Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion.
• Perform any other duties related to the position of assistant teacher as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Recent graduate of Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. Years of graduation should be 2023 to 2024.
• TSC Registered Teacher.
• Maximum of one-year work experience in a school set up.
• Availability to start immediately should the candidate be successful for this position