High School Math Assistant Teacher/Tutor
Singapore American School
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop effective relationships with children, teachers, and sometimes parents to support a conducive learning environment
- Support students who voluntarily drop in or are directed to our math tutoring center area with mathematics questions
- Work alongside and help guide SAS mathematics student peer tutors within the library
- Participate in classes multiple times per week, mostly algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus classes to understand the curriculum and to assist classroom teachers where needed
- Participate in teacher PLC team meetings to better understand the curriculum, assignments, and assessments
- Occasionally lead pre-teach, re-teach, and assessment remediation with small groups of students (as requested by the PLC teams)
- Be willing to proctor mathematics tests for students if needed
- Provide feedback to teachers regarding individual student learning as appropriate
- Participate in Office of Learning and division recommended/required professional development and attend relevant training
- Once the program is established, be trained in math learning diagnostic tools to provide intensive interventions to students with large gaps in learning.
- Ensure children’s safety during times of supervision
- Assist teacher(s) and enforce protocols during times of emergency (e.g., during fire drills, during lock-downs, evacuation)
- Ensure SAS child safeguarding standards are being followed at all times
- The above job description is only indicative of the broad set of duties and responsibilities. The distribution of tasks is assigned by the supervisor. Other tasks may be assigned on the job, as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics or other major with strong math foundations
- Teaching certification either locally or internationally
- Strong academic and/or occupational background in mathematics (Calculus level proficiency or higher preferred)
- Experience or strong desire to work with students of all math backgrounds
- Strong verbal and written English skills
- Google Suite skills, strong IT proficiency
- Team-spirited, driven, and "go the extra mile" attitude for kids is essential
- Growth mindset about students' ability to learn math
- Willingness to assist in classrooms where students need extra support
- Must be flexible and be willing to adjust to new changes or ideas