Chinese Immersion Instructional Assistant

The Instructional Assistant is responsible for working within the Chinese Immersion Program to support the learning, safety and emotional well-being of children at Singapore American School (SAS). 

Responsibilities

There are three primary categories of responsibilities. The actions listed below each category are examples of what instructional assistants typically do, but do not represent an exhaustive list.

Support for Learning

• Assist teacher(s) in delivery of the curriculum and planned curriculum activities taught in Chinese (Chinese Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science), for students learning Chinese.
  
• Interact with and guide students during activities planned by a teacher (including during times of brief absence of the teacher).
• Assist teacher(s) monitoring student’s learning progress using appropriate tools/softwares as instructed. 
• Assist teacher(s) in conceptualisation and creation of teaching materials to enhance the learning experience in the classroom.
• Language proficiency to support student learning and conversation in a strictly Mandarin-only classroom.
• Teach individuals and/or small groups of children under the direction of the classroom teacher to reinforce learning and concepts.
• Ensure the classroom environment is well-organised, neat and adequately stocked.
• Develop effective relationships with children, parents and teachers to support a conducive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, teachers, administrators, students and parents.
• Participate fully in professional development opportunities made available by SAS.  
• Participate fully with a growth mindset with colleagues, teachers, and administrators. 

Supervision and Student Care

• Ensure children’s safety during times designated by supervisor (e.g., before school, break, between classes, lunch, after school).
• Assist children with safe passage arriving and departing campus.
• Assist teacher(s) and enforce protocols during times of emergency (e.g., during fire drills, during lockdowns, evacuation). 
• Assist supervisor in monitoring for safety hazards in the environment (e.g., loose tiles, loose safety rails, sharp objects).

Clerical Responsibilities

• Use relevant software to manage all routine administrative duties, as assigned by the supervisor (e.g., take attendance, student lists for field trips).
• Take initiative to prepare materials, checklists and paperwork as required by the supervisor. (e.g., stocking classrooms, replenishing consumable supplies, making trips to the bookstore on behalf of teachers, and distributing mail).

The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. Distribution of tasks is assigned by the class teacher, Head of Chinese Immersion and/or Deputy/Principal. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the class teacher and Head of Chinese Immersion.