Teaching Allocation: As required
Job Purpose
● Have thorough knowledge of and deliver the SJII Elementary School homeroom curriculum
● Recognise and respond to the academic, social and emotional needs of the students
● Administer assessments as required by the school, record data and report findings and
evaluations of student learning to stakeholders
● Provide duty of care and pastoral support to ensure the wellbeing of the students
● Communicate regularly with parents regarding teaching, learning, academic, social and
emotional development and special events
● Model and promote the school’s positive behaviour policy and the Virtues programme that underpins this.
Key Responsibilities
● Enable students to develop a positive attitude to learning and school
● Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of student learning
● Plan teaching and learning in collaboration with the grade level team making reference to curriculum documentation and key learning outcomes
● Assist in ensuring that curriculum planning documents are updated at class and grade level
● Maintain assessment data records and engage in discussion around these with the grade
level team in order to plan differentiated teaching and learning
● Work collaboratively as a member of the grade level team and be willing to take on tasks as needed, including special events, assemblies and field trips
● Follow school policy and guidelines on areas such as planning, marking, workbook
presentation and assessment and recording and lead by examples in these areas
● Engage in Professional Development opportunities and be willing to share learning with others in the grade level team
Specific Tasks and Duties
Strategic Leadership
● Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to the students’ learning
● Contribute to the development of grade level yearly overviews, as well as medium and short term teaching and learning plans, based upon curriculum documentation and key learning outcomes
● Gather, record and share assessment data with the team in order to cater for the different
needs of the students in the grade level and assess the effectiveness of the programme
● Engage in aspects of the Elementary School Improvement Plan (ESIP) as a member of a PLC
or working group
● Liaise closely with the AP Student Success and pastoral team around students who require
support beyond the homeroom classroom
● Know and comply with school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and
safety and behaviour management
Curriculum and Pedagogy
● Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and effective lessons and activities that motivate,
inspire and improve student achievement
● Work collaboratively with the grade level team during the planning of units of work with
clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes
● Engage in professional dialogue around assessment data and differentiation of curriculum
in order to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of the students
● Reflect and evaluate own teaching and assessment practices through the school’s
Professional Reflection and Development structure and in discussions with school
leadership in order to ensure continuous improvement
● Ensure thorough knowledge of the pedagogy and strategies associated with each
homeroom subject e.g. Singapore Mathematics, Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop and IPC
● Support the transition of students from their current grade level to the next
Assessment and Reporting
● Possess a thorough knowledge of the school’s Assessment Policies and Procedures
● Administer, and analyse the results of, the required grade level assessments
● Ensure that assessment data is recorded, analysed and used to plan future teaching and
learning, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the grade level programme
● Report on student progress outlining the content covered, results of formative and
summative assessments and next steps in learning
Collaboration and Relationship Management
● To organise and manage the students as a class, in groups or individually whilst promoting
high standards of behaviour and discipline
● Meet regularly with the grade level team as they plan units of work and discuss teaching
strategies, materials and activities that will support student learning
● Work collaboratively and purposefully with the assigned Teaching Partner
● Collaborate and communicate regularly with the AP Student Success, Pastoral Team and
Specialist teachers as part of a team around the academic, social and emotional
development of each child
Resource Management
● Ensure that classroom resources are organised and managed to provide an efficient,
effective and safe learning environment
● Monitor, evaluate and review the available teaching and learning resources and
communicate suggested improvements or changes to the Head of Grade
● Look for and recommend resources that may be available beyond the school that support
teaching and learning or provide professional development opportunities for the grade
level team
Communication
● Communicate with the Head of Grade, School Leadership Team and colleagues effectively,
respectfully and in a timely manner
● Ensure positive and effective partnerships with parents through regular and clear
communication about the student
● Share assessment data with parents as appropriate e.g. reports, PTC, as related to
Learning Support
● Report to the Head of Grade, or relevant member of the SLT, any matters related to child
safeguarding, Health and Safety, discipline or personal concerns
Self-Evaluation and Quality Assurance
● Participate in the school’s PRD process as a reflective practitioner and providing a role
model to others in this process
● Engage in professional dialogue and opportunities, such as classroom observations, to
share best teaching practices and strategies with others
● Seek opportunities for professional development through a range of opportunities such as
professional reading, work with a mentor or critical friend, network groups, in-school or
external workshops
General Areas of Responsibility
● Be an advocate of the school and its decisions during interactions with students, staff and
the community.
● Lead in nurturing a Lasallian Catholic ethos by building upon the legacy and tradition of
the school firmly anchored in Faith, Service and Community
● Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students
● Be a role model within the school in terms of professional expertise and conduct and lead
by example
● Treat others fairly and with respect in order to create and maintain a positive school
culture
● Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and manage innovation and change ● Inform and support the SLT as needed
● Take on specific tasks related to the day-to-day administration and organisation of the
school as requested by the Principal or SLT
● Support the PRD and performance management process as required to help staff develop
goals and improve professional effectiveness
● Support staff in meeting personal and professional goals
Requirements
1. Minimum Bachelor Degree with Teaching qualification
2. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
3. Only Singaporeans need apply
Application Process
Please visit our website at https://www.sji-international.com.sg/about/employment
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