Elementary Teacher Assistant (Short-term Cover)

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Elementary Teacher Assistant (Short-term Cover) at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

. Excellent communication skills at all levels
. Patience in dealing with students and parents
. Sound organisational and time management skills
. Nurturing manner and ability to show compassion and care with small children
. Classroom organisation abilities including moving of books, toys, administrative aids and furniture as required according to teaching needs
. Ability to create classroom and corridor displays including climbing of ladders to arrange ceiling-height displays and hang artwork
. Ability to physically interact with up to 25 students during floor time, in specialist lessons such as PE, Gross Motor exercises and Art.
. Short-term cover until 11 December 2026 only.

Qualifications:

. Experience in working with children in a school or nursery school environment
. A minimum High School graduation certificate
. Excellent written and spoken English skills
. Further qualifications in teaching would be an advantage

How to Apply

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2460c=cognitapeople&sq=req2460&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.