Middle School Instructional Assistant - Visual Art and Digital Media (0.4 FTE)

• Assist teacher(s) in delivery of the curriculum and planned curriculum activities.
• Interact with and guide students during activities planned by a teacher (including during times of brief absence of the teacher).
• Assist teacher(s) in preparing teaching materials to enhance the learning experience in the classroom.
• Work with individuals and/or groups of children under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• 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.
• Shop for materials needed for visual art, technology and other classrooms both online and in person and keeps track of inventory in the learning community, informing faculty of needs as they arrive.
• Prepares materials and the classroom for upcoming lessons and helps clean up after activities, including but not limited to design tech, digital media and visual art.

Supervision and Student Care

• Ensure children’s safety during times designated by supervisor (e.g., before school, break, between classes, lunch, after school).
• Assist teacher(s) and enforce protocols during times of emergency (e.g., during fire drills, during lock-downs, 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 bookstore on behalf of teachers, distribute mail).

The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. Distribution of tasks is assigned by the supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written English skills
• Content Knowledge: Diploma or certificate from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent, Google Suite of Tools preferred; Background in Visual Art and/or Digital Photography and Digital Design; familiarity with DSLR cameras and setting up backdrops and lighting ideal.
• Collaboration: Team spirited, driven and "go the extra mile" attitude is essential
• Creativity: Personal growth mindset, open to acting on feedback
• Competence: Experience working with children in an educational setting is highly preferred; Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to learning and classroom needs