Teaching Assistant, Early Years

About Stamford American International School

Stamford American International School in Singapore educates children from 2 months to 18 years across two advanced campuses, hosting over 3000 students from 79 different countries. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum including the PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Its community boasts more than 350 skilled teachers from over 40 nationalities, selected via a rigorous hiring process, who are not only experts in their subjects and teaching methods but also committed to fostering supportive relationships where students feel secure and valued.

Role Summary

The Teaching Assistant will support classroom teachers in executing the educational program, ensuring students have a safe, joyful, and nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning inside and outside the classroom.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Capacity to remain effective under pressure and show initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well in a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to provide good references upon request.
• Basic computer literacy.

Required Experience and Education

• At least one year of experience working with children or an equivalent educational certificate or diploma related to the field.

Additional Information

Applicants will undergo thorough background and reference checks pertaining to child safeguarding and welfare, consistent with the standards of the parent organization, Cognita. Stamford American is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace without discrimination of any kind.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.