Early Years/Kindergarten Teacher Assistant (expired)

TITLE: Early Years/Kinder Teacher Assistant

Aoba Japan International School Meguro campus is seeking an assistant teacher to start immediately. This current position is till June/July, however can be extended to a full-time position if applicant is suitable. Our kindergarten is located in Meguro-ku Aobadai.
Work days, Mondays to Fridays. Work hours 8:15 am to 4:15 pm.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and in
assuring the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care.

PARTIAL LISTING OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
● Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourages this attitude and voice in
others working in the classroom.
● Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, volunteers, parents, and
program specialists in planning and implementing activities.
● Plans with and assists the teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
● Shares in the development and implementation of written lesson plans with the teacher.
● Assists the teacher in maintaining discipline and supervision of children during all activities.
● Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder,
speech problem, or other special needs, and immediately report observations to the teacher for
follow-up.
● Works cooperatively with the teacher and the classroom parent as a team, to encourage the active
participation of all parents in the program.
● Becomes familiar with the teacher’s written lesson plans, the daily schedule, methods for recording
attendance, and all other daily duties of the teacher.
● Assists the teacher in safeguarding all classroom supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Strong background in working with children
● Experience working with second language learners.
● Effective interpersonal skills to work with grade-level team/administrators/parents.
● Commitment to a continuous process of professional growth.
● Effective communication skills.
● Commitment to being a team player and contributing member of the A-JIS Community.