Assistant Teacher

ODYSEEY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job description

Position: Assistant Teacher Job Location: Oshikhandass, Gilgit Reports To: Homeroom Teacher & Academic Coordinator / Campus Principal 1. Job Purpose The Assistant Teacher supports the Homeroom Teacher in delivering engaging, student-centered instruction and maintaining a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment. The role focuses on assisting individual and small groups of students, preparing learning materials, and ensuring smooth daily classroom routines, particularly in Early Years and Primary sections. 2. Key Responsibilities (Job Description) Classroom & Instructional Support • Co-Teaching & Small Group Support. Assist the Homeroom Teacher during lessons by providing one-on-one or small-group academic support to students who need extra guidance. • Learning Material Preparation. Prepare, organize, and set up daily teaching aids, worksheets, craft supplies, and activity stations ahead of lessons. • Classroom Environment. Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually stimulating classroom, including updating bulletin boards and displaying student work. • Class Coverage. Step in to supervise the class and continue planned learning activities during the Homeroom Teacher’s brief absence. Student Care, Supervision & Safeguarding • Daily Supervision. Supervise students during classroom transitions, outdoor play, snack/lunch breaks, arrival, and dismissal to ensure their physical safety. • Early Years Care & Hygiene. Assist younger students with personal hygiene, handwashing, and classroom routines while encouraging independence and positive habits. • Behavior & Well-being. Reinforce positive classroom behavior, model kindness and patience, and promptly report any student health, behavioral, or safeguarding concerns to the Homeroom Teacher or Principal. Record Keeping & School Activities • Administrative Assistance. Help record daily student attendance, organize student portfolios, distribute notices, and check routine classwork as guided by the Homeroom Teacher. • School Events. Actively assist in organizing and supervising students during school assemblies, open houses, field trips, and co-curricular events. • Professional Development. Attend faculty meetings, Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs), and teacher training workshops. 3. Job Specification (Qualifications, Experience & Skills) • Education. Bachelor’s degree (14–16 years of education) in Education, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline (candidates with Associate Degree / Intermediate and strong Early Childhood training may also be considered). • Certifications. Early Childhood Development (ECD), Montessori diploma, or B.Ed (completed or in progress) is an added advantage. • Experience. Fresh graduates with a passion for teaching are encouraged to apply; 6 months to 1 year of experience in a school or daycare setting is preferred. • Technical Skills. Basic working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and classroom audio-visual tools. • Core Competencies. Warm and patient attitude toward children, strong teamwork, good spoken and written English/Urdu, and high adaptability. Note: We interview on rolling basis, so please do not wait till last date to apply for this position. Only shortlisted will be contacted.

Required skills

MS word, MS PowerPoint, Digital Audio-Visual tools, Warm and Patient Attitude, Strong Teamwork, English Proficiency, High Adaptability

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