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About the RoleWe are currently looking for an experienced and exceptional Educational Assistant for Elementary Division to join our team in August 2022.The Educational Assistant will support the teacher with a wide range of tasks on a regular basis. He/She will have the authority to supervise small groups of children or whole classes in emergency situations or when instructed.The responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting with reading related activities, running small group activities inside or outside and preparing the classroom activities and the supporting documents. You will cover class for short periods of time and develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and phonetics.Qualification and Knowledge
- Knowledge of strategies which support positive behavior to meet school expectations.
- Support ethos of the learning environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents and colleagues.
- To contribute purposefully to the team.
- Able to handle a range of tasks, work under pressure and relate well to students and colleagues.
- Competent Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills at the required level.
Skills
- Excellent written/spoken English language skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population.
- Ability to multi-task and withstand interruptions to best serve community needs.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a teaching assistant or working with children preferred.
- Attested Degree/ College certificates
About Your BenefitsAttractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions and end of service benefits.About GEMSTrusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.About the SchoolGEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Educations flagship American school. Offering both an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from around the world, DAA prepares its students for success in the worlds most prestigious universities and colleges.DAA is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the KHDA rating of Outstanding, and has received this rating since 2011.With over 20 years of history and academic excellence, DAA is one of the most sought after American schools in Dubai. The schools outstanding heritage is coupled with its future-fluent program which embeds creative design, cutting-edge robotics and digital fluencies at its core. Through teaching, learning and innovation, students develop a mastery of multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth and future readiness. DAA offers a diverse range of extra-curricular, athletic, and leadership opportunities to enrich the holistic development of each student.Our staff teaches and inspires excellence in academics and life-long learning skills by continually reviewing and building an enriched American curriculum, promoting student achievement, encouraging integrity and nurturing a desire to learn.To learn more please visit http://www.gemsaa-dubai.com/About Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):1. Resume/CV2. Passport-size photographImportant Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
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