Relief Teaching Assistant
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About GESS
As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.
We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.
The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for expressions of interest for the position of
Relief Pre-School Teaching Assistant.
Responsibilities:
· To take part in all aspects of school life
· To be enthusiastic and passionate when working with children
· To work in collaboration with the class teacher, parents and children, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment
· To develop respectful relationships with children, parents and teachers
· To be responsible and accountable for the supervision of children at all times
· Plan and prepare classroom activities, portfolios and school events with classroom teacher
· Ability to work with parents and other members of the school community
· Assist in the routine care of children, parents, community and colleagues
Requirements:
· Preferably Diploma in Early Education
· Experience working with children aged between 2 and 6 years old
· Must be proficient in English - spoken & written language - as the class will be conducted in English
· Availability to work on an ad hoc basis
· Have an engaging and charismatic disposition with a passion and talent to work with young children
· Must have experience in teaching hands-on and inquiry lead approaches as well as in a play-based curriculum
· The ability to approach people in a friendly and welcoming manner
· Must demonstrate strong work ethics & possess a positive working attitude and be a great team player
We offer an exciting working environment in an international and cooperative team. Competitive hourly rates of pay.
Please include in your application the following:
· Motivational Letter (indicating your reasons for applying for the position)
· Updated CV
Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.
As published by lever · 35 questions · 22 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Other website
Short answers (1)
- Highest Academic Qualification
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- Nationality (A - E) optional
- Nationality (F - P) optional
- Nationality (Q - Z) optional
- Work status in Singapore: optional
- Citizenship: optional
- State your Citizenship optional
- Declaration: The information provided is accurate and any offer will be subject to the completion of successful background and reference checks. optional
- Please note that any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and considered only where relevant to the role applied for. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or been subject to any disciplinary procedure that resulted in a formal outcome?
- Highest education level attained optional
- Please let us know how you heard about this role? optional
- Please detail below your area of interest
- Please state your current vaccination status optional
Written answers (22)
- Language skills, please list languages spoken and proficiency level
- Salary expectations:
- Availability/notice period, what is your earliest availability/notice period:
- Please list languages spoken and proficiency level
- Current employer, job title, employment period (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Previous employer, job title, employment period (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Previous employer, job title, employment period (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Hight qualification level:
- Subjects qualified to teach:
- Membership of any educational or professional bodies:
- Details of recent continuing professional development:
- Gaps in employment, please explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or more that cannot be supported by either education or employment as documented on your CV:
- Professional reference details, current line manager and email address:
- Professional reference details, name, job title and email address:
- Professional reference details, name, job title and email address:
- If yes, please provide details, including dates and outcomes: optional
- Membership of Professional Body optional
- Membership of any Professional Body or Association
- If a GESS Alumni referral, please state their name optional
- If a GESS employee referral, please state their name optional
- If Secondary, please detail the subjects you are qualified in and/or interested in teaching optional
- What is your expected hourly rate of pay?