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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Campus
  • Jardine's Lookout, Tseung Kwan O
Contract Type
  • Full-Time
Category
  • Educational support staff
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About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,700 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1700 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1000 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

Job Description

We are now recruiting for a number of Teaching Assistants across two of our campuses:

 

Jardine’s Lookout: To start As soon as possible

 

Tseung Kwan O: Maternity cover from mid-April 25 till 27 June 2025

 

 

Are you inclusive, flexible, highly motivated and energetic? We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning. Find out more about our school here.

 

Class Level:      

 

Primary School, International Stream, Primary posts only

Responsibilities
  • To contribute to the education, personal and social development of the children by providing support to class teachers, or other members of staff, as per the policies of the French International School

 

  • To maintain positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents

 

  • To work with and assist groups of children, under the overall supervision of the class teacher

 

  • To record observations of children’s progress and behaviour under the overall supervision of the class teacher

 

  • To support in the development and maintenance of resources

 

  • To supervise children during lunch and break times

 

  • To assist with the supervision of arrival and departures of children
Requirements
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills;
  • Confidence and skills in Maths and English;
  • Fluency in English is mandatory;
  • Knowledge and experience of Early Years, Primary or Mandarin would be an advantage;
  • Having a teaching qualification would be an advantage
  • Understanding the need for tact and confidentiality in work with young children;
  • Ability to work independently.

 

Benefits

Full-time position approx. 28.5 hours weekly, term time only (with occasional need for after-school preparation for specific events)

 

Priority will be given to applicants with a Teaching Assistant diploma or background.

  • The chance to work in a culturally diverse context.
  • Work as part of a wider team

 

Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) via this link: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers on or before 19th November 2024.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to confirmation of visa status in Hong Kong and satisfactory references. Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Sexual Convictions Record Check (SCRC) through the Hong Kong Police Force. All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

 

All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

 

 

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The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.