Learning Assistant Job at Nord Anglia International School New York
Nord Anglia International School New York New York, NY 10003
About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of over 70+ international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and North America, providing outstanding education to over 68,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education. Our schools are united by one philosophy - we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.
Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We believe that being part of our family of 70+ schools gives each school a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and King’s College London reflect, all reflective of our ambitions to learn from the best.
Nord Anglia International School New York (NAISNY)
We offer a truly engaging global education for students aged 2 – 14 years nestled in the heart of the iconic East Village, New York. Our school is dynamic, creative, based around a strong community of 120+ students accommodated over six floors of our school, and with a strong ambition to grow over the next few years. Enrolment is selective, based on the student’s ability to access our international curriculum and families wishing to align with our international ethos, with children from over 40 countries currently enrolled in our school.
We aim to inspire our students to learn, explore and develop into confident, creative and balanced global citizens. We offer an unparalleled standard of personalised education with opportunities for students to explore their creative side, to learn from the very best international teachers and organizations and meet students from around the world in order to prepare them for the journey ahead.
Our students are able to take advantage of the unique opportunities afforded to them by being New York City, including our Nord Anglia Collaborations in UNICEF and Juilliard, as well as our Artists in Residence program, in which students work closely with New York City-based artists.
Students are taught by highly-skilled class teachers in the lower school (2s – Year 4) and specialist teachers in the upper school (Year 5 - 9).
Our students love coming to school every day to learn with their friends, amazing teachers, and inspired and talented artists. Being friendly, creative and ambitious, our students are an absolute delight and have a thirst for learning within our tightly knitted community.
To learn more about our school, please visit Naisny.com
Due to growth in our school, we are inviting candidates meeting the following essential criteria to apply for this exciting role:
1: A true love of learning and children
2: Early Years Education qualifications and / or experience in similar settings
3: Exemplary attendance and time keeping
4: A genuine team player
5: A positive attitude with the flexibility and a willingness to learn
6: A genuine commitment and proactive approach to health and safety and student well being at all times
PLEASE DO NOTAPPLY UNLESS YOU MEET ALLTHE ABOVE CRITERIA
This position will particularly suit someone who loves working with children and, ideally, has experience working in a similar environment. The position is full time during term time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
1. To support the class teacher to ensure lessons are well prepared and assist with the development of support materials
2. To support the learning of groups of pupils as directed by the class or specialist teacher, inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
3. To assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Class Teachers
4. To be proactive and consistent in the application of the school’s behaviour management policy
5. To support the individual needs of all pupils including those with additional learning needs
6. To have high expectations and monitor standards of pupils’ work
7. To support the class / specialist teacher with displays of pupils' work
Other Professional Requirements
8. Be proactive relating to health and safety and safeguarding procedures
9. Undertake duties relating to cover in a timely and proactive manner
10. Attend meetings including parents’ evenings or other official school events as required
11. Understand the importance of confidentiality
12. Be willing to undertake training to develop own effectiveness in the role
13. Establish effective communication and professional working relationships with colleagues
14. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, attendance and professional conduct
15. Be proactive in understanding and working with the school’s policies and procedures
16. Undertake any other task as reasonably requested by the Principal
17. All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organization
18. All Staff must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation, and should conform to the professional and ethical requirements
Measure of Performance:
-Ensure effective use of assessment to assess how well learning objectives have been met and how planning can be improved to further enhance learning.
-Mark work and provide constructive & personalized feedback in line with school policy.
-Provide personalized written reports relating to student progress and next learning steps.
Personal Development
§ Continual development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan
§ Improved performance
§ Performance appraisal
§ Personal Development Plan
OTHER
§ Promote and embodies The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities:
- Accountable – Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance.
- Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction
- Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes
- Entrepreneurial – Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success
- Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
- Agile – Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
- Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
§ Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation
§ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
§ Willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required
§ Valued member of the team and organisation
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications/Training
§ Must have relevant qualifications and licenses necessary for position.
Experience / Knowledge
§ All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organization.
All Staff must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation, and should conform to the professional and ethical requirements.
§ Must have required qualifications and licenses.
§ Personal Attributes
§ A commitment to continued professional development and the incorporation of new educational approaches.
A familiarity and adeptness with student-centered learning.
§ The ability to foster students’ own creativity within the art form.
§ The ability to balance educational priorities, including the study of artistic masterworks and student performance preparation.
§ The capacity to guide students’ cognitive and emotional development in performing arts learning
High levels of personal integrity.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Willingness to take on multiple tasks
- Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work independently
- Continually strive for improvement
- Adaptability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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