Diamond Junior School
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
Location: Diamond Junior School (South B Campus & Athi River Campus)
Reports to: Principal
About the School: Founded in 2009, Diamond Junior School is a values-based institution that presently caters for Kindergarten & Primary levels using the CBC curriculum. The School is passionately committed to developing learners to be contributing members of the wider community.
Vision: We strive to equip and inspire children to rise to their full God-given potential.
Mission: To offer excellence in Academics, Sports, Arts, Technology and beyond, cultivating positive character traits and inspiring global citizenship.
Job Summary: The job holder works under the supervision of a lead teacher, providing additional assistance and instruction to students.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist lead teachers in preparing lesson plans and in teaching various subjects when required.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
- Mark and correct the work of students as per lead teacher’s guidelines.
- Reinforce and clarify instructions to students while the lead teacher is teaching.
- Pick and drop children to ensure their safety to and from school.
- Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom.
- Oversee students during non-classroom times including breaks and in between classes for safety and discipline purposes.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom
- Clean and dress students when they mess up.
- Monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem.
- Assist students with becoming increasingly independent.
- Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
- Feed students, when necessary; toilet train students, if needed; and assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves.
Key Skills and Competencies
- High school certificate plus a training certificate in Education.
- At least 1 to 2 years relevant experience.
- Teachers Service Commission registration would be an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of patience.
- First Aid skills.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 10th February 2024.
Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted to careers@diamondjunior.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.