Associate Teacher (Primary School)

İşin təsviri

General Description of Position: 

  • Pay close attention to student's personal needs and implement appropriate individual programs, including issues such as social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare;
  • Guide and assist students by ensuring their safety and learning environment;
  • Establish a good relationship with students by demonstrating exemplary behavior, being aware of their individual needs, and meeting those needs accordingly;
  • Encourage students to interact with others and be involved in teacher-led activities;
  • Encourage students to act independently when needed.
  • Prepare the classroom for the lesson, help clean the classroom after class, and demonstrate students' work;
  • Be aware of the student's problem/development/achievements and inform the teacher about it in an agreed manner;
  • Carry out student registration as required;
  • Assist the teacher in monitoring student behavior and providing information on difficulties as needed;
  • Obtain/provide information from a parent/caregiver in accordance with the instructions;
  • Provide clerical/administrative work, e.g., copying, writing, filling out forms and blanks, etc.
  • Help students understand the instructions;
  • Assist students according to local and national learning strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy, early childhood) under the guidance of a teacher; 
  • Help students use ICT if needed; 
  • Develop and manage equipment/resources as instructed by the teacher, assisting students in their use.
  • Be aware of and follow child protection, health, safety and protection policies, privacy and information protection, and reporting concerns to the appropriate person; 
  • Knowing and supporting students that they are different, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to learn and develop; 
  • Contribute to the morale/work/goals of the school as a whole; 
  • Attend relevant meetings as required; 
  • Participate in training, other training activities, and business development activities as required; 
  • Assist students in supervising before, during, and after school hours, including meals; 
  • Accompany faculty and students on trips, trips, and extracurricular activities as required.

Education and/or Experience: 

  • Bachelor's degree in primary education;
  • Passion for EAS mission;
  • Interest in the field of education and students’ development;

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to work with or care for children of the appropriate age group;
  • Participate in development and training courses;
  • Ability to communicate well with children and adults;
  • Ability to work in a team, knowing and understanding their role, responsibilities, and their place in the classroom;
  • Responsibility, efficiency, organizational skills, ability to work in tense conditions and resolve conflicts;
  • Ability to work with people of different nationalities;
  • Avoid unpleasant conversations and gossip;
  • Appropriate first aid knowledge;

Interpersonal Skills: 

  • Works well with others from diverse backgrounds;
  • Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  • Is friendly, personable, and diplomatic in dealing with all members of the school community;
  • Ability to work rapidly and accurately; 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions;
  • Is on time, punctual to meetings, knows how to manage a schedule, and is organized.

Language Skills: 

  • Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in Azerbaijani and English;
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, or members of the community; 

Computer Skills: 

  • Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.);
  • Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing.

Application procedures:

If you are interested in applying, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail. 

CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention the title of the position you are applying for. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview.