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American School of The Hague (ASH) is looking for a looking for a 26% part-time (10,5 hours) Elementary School One to One Teaching Assistant SY 2024-2025. Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Wassenaar, the Netherlands
Language Skills: Fluent English is Essential
You believe that school is preparation for life, more than simply the next level of school. You are passionate about Elementary School understanding the key role you play in enabling student growth and development, preparing students for success in their future. Just as in life outside the classroom, you believe that students with different backgrounds, gender identities, and learning abilities benefit from working together.
You understand team dynamics and work well with teams of other educators and with administrators. You are an excellent communicator and see parents as your partners in their child's education. As a lifelong learner you are energized by new ideas, professional development and sharing your learning with your colleagues. You are solution-oriented and like to contribute to a positive, enjoyable working environment. The status quo is never good enough for you.
You are independent and confident in the classroom. When making decisions, you focus on how we can best serve our entire learning community, always looking for a way in which we can make ASH just that extra bit better for them. You recognize that learning is not confined to a classroom or a timetable. Having an open mind and being able to give and receive constructive feedback is something you pride yourself on.
You are a certificated One to One Teaching Assistant, with at least five years of successful teaching experience working with student support teams in U.S. or international schools. You have a degree in a relevant subject, preferably a Master’s degree. You have demonstrated your skills in differentiated instruction, cooperative learning and standards-based instruction. You know how to implement strategies to meet the needs of all students and have knowledge of variable assessment techniques. You integrate technology into your instruction and see IT as an enabler for you and for learning.
In addition you:

• have outstanding organizational, communication & technology skills,
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and parents,
• have the ability to maintain confidentiality,
• are willing to develop your knowledge about the individual student’s needs and actively support their growth and progress,
• have the ability to understand and interpret educational/psychological documentation.

The Role: The role is supervised by the Student Support Director. Support is provided under the close supervision of the classroom teacher, Learning Support teacher, and Student Support Director. The working hours are variable, depending on the educational needs of the student. You will work in the Kindergarten at our Early Childhood Center location.
The Work: You will work individually and in small group settings with a student who has identified needs, performing various instructional and management tasks. This is done under the supervision of the classroom and Learning Support teachers and in consultation with other members of the student’s team. On a daily basis, you will modify and adjust curricular content for the student, working both in the classroom and one to one with the student. On an on-going basis, you will participate in regular meetings with the classroom teacher, Learning Support teacher, parents, and other professionals regarding the student’s learning and progress, as appropriate. In addition, you will provide input for the development of an individual plan for the student and maintain awareness of their goals and targets. You maintain confidentiality of information relating to the school and the student.You encourage learning through discovery, selecting age appropriate projects for the students so they can become hands-on learners. Whether in the classroom, the library, learning music or P.E., participating in athletics, or getting involved in gardening, your students are always learning. If you have talents or interests outside of school in the areas of music, athletics, the arts or other such interests, bring them with you as you’ll be participating in after school activities in support of our students. We hope you are as interested in service learning, community engagement, and sustainability as we are. Your experience in these areas is highly desirable.
Strong, open communications are your hallmark. Regular communications with parents is essential as you provide and explain information regarding students’ social, academic, and behavioral progress. You will be actively involved in school-wide, divisional, and grade level meetings and will have the opportunity to engage fully and openly in our professional learning community. You will be fully involved in daily life at ASH. Your “can do” attitude will be essential for your success in your daily school life.
Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you. Please apply online by clicking on the button "send application".
The School & The Curriculum: To learn all about the American School of The Hague and read about our curriculum and teaching style in the School, we invite you to visit the school website.
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The American School of The Hague is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.