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American School of The Hague (ASH) is looking for a part-time (40%) High School Student Support Teaching Assistant.

Start Date: September 1, 2024.

Location: Wassenaar, on the north side of The Hague
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 working at a school. It’s an opportunity to play a role in the development of an international group of young students. You enjoy supporting students through these years of growth and change. You’d like to work somewhere with a unique and caring atmosphere where your contribution is key and is valued.

You enjoy working with colleagues and when making decisions you focus on how we can best serve our students and parents, always looking for a way in which we can make ASH just that extra bit better for them. You have a friendly and warm approach in communication.

You are a High School Student Support Teaching Assistant. You preferably have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree. You have at least two years of experience in administration in an American or international school. You have a solid background in technology; you see IT as an enabler for you.

In addition you;

• Understand and embrace an inclusive international school environment,
• Possess a respectful and patient attitude toward students,
• Respect the cultural differences of international families,
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, parents, and other team members,
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion,
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the school and students.

The Role: Under the supervision of the Student Support Director, the High School Student Teaching Assistant’s primary responsibility is to manage the provision of accommodations for identified students in High School.
The High School Student Teaching Assistant will also perform clerical tasks related to the assignment.

The Work: As a High School Student Support Teaching Assistant, you manage accommodations for students in G9-12. You maintain confidentiality of information relating to the school and students.

In addition you;

• Develop a supportive relationship with students,
• Manage individual and small group accommodations for students under the guidance of the student support team and mainstream classroom teachers,
• Support the exams officer with scheduling and provision of accommodations for students,
• Support the team with tasks related to accommodation management,
• Monitor and document efficacy of accommodations and student usage,
• Update as needed and makes effective use of PowerSchool Special Programs student management system,
• Any other duties as assigned by the Student Support Director.

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 school, we invite you to visit the school website.

Child Protection and Safety:
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.