Jobs in the UAE: Teaching Assistant at GEMS Education

Jobs in the UAE: Teaching Assistant at GEMS Education

Deadline: 2024-06-20

Opportunity description

GEMS Education offers a opportunity and announces its need for a teaching assistant - swimming to provide academic, social, and emotional support for the students in their designated class. The direct supervisor of the Teaching Assistant is the classroom teacher who will provide you with guidance & instruction as to the kind of support offered. Teaching Assistants are considered part of a team working alongside teachers in the classroom. They will collaborate to develop work schedules, expectations for working with students, and procedures for classroom management.

Duties & responsibilities

You will be responsible for:
Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values. Assists students individually, in small groups or as a whole class with academic support, and creative activities, develops fine/gross motor coordination, observes and reports student progress to the teacher, supports specialist teachers when necessary. Assist with classroom management. Liaises with teachers to address student social and emotional needs, including those related to snack and lunch, health, clothing and general well-being. Substitutes for teacher in his/her absence (temporary duty only). Supervises students during scheduled recess duties. Works with teachers to create a positive school environment the emphasizes safety, a child-centered atmosphere, sense of order and attractive displays of student work. Accompanies students on field trips and excursions. Assumes supervision and instructional tasks as assigned by the supervisory teacher. Attends workshops and professional development as requested by the division level Principal. Reports absence from duty to the school Secretary and Teacher the evening before the absence. Maintains utmost confidentiality.

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Eligibility criteria

You must have:
Bachelor’s degree or minimum High School Education. At least 3 years of experience in a classroom setting. Level 2 Swim England qualification. English Speaker with exceptional skills, both verbal and written. Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills.

Your Package and Benefits:

A competitive tax-free salary. Premium medical insurance and life insurance. Working permit and Residence visa. Tuition fee concession within GEMS schools, yearly annual leave, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law. A collaborative team with an excellent support system. The opportunity to develop personally and professionally. GEMS Rewards which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, and many other offers.

About GEMS:

GEMS Education, founded as Global Education Management Systems, is an international education company. It is a global advisory and educational management firm and is the largest operator of kindergarten-to-grade-12 schools in the world. Trusted for over 60 years and now a third-generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, it educates over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS-owned and managed schools globally.
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Opportunity criteria

Job Type

Full time

Job Fields

Teaching and Academics Jobs

Opportunity Field

Educational Sciences

Job location

United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

Needed documents

CV, Cover Letter, Degree Certificate, passport sized photo of applicant

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