Academic Coach

About GESSAs one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.
We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.
Academic Coaching is an essential part of our comprehensive learning support concept at the German Section. Academic coaches support the student in many ways, including filling in the gaps that exist in the learning process, helping the student build self-confidence, promoting interaction and ensuring the student stays focused in the classroom. The academic coach helps the student being prepared and organized for class, enabling the student with the approaches for optimum learning. You will support one (1) student with learning challenges like an autism spectrum disorder, with learning needs or with an impairment of motor skills. This could also include support of students with learning needs in the area of German language. The support takes place within the class (integrative) or outside the class (additive). In general, the following tasks are involved.   Die Schulbegleitung ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil unseres umfassenden Foerderkonzepts an der deutschen Sektion unserer Schule. Schulbegleitungen unterstützen den Schüler/ die Schülerin in vielerlei Hinsicht, einschließlich beim Füllen von Lernlücken, beim Aufbau von Selbstvertrauen, der Förderung von Interaktion und der Sicherstellung der norwendigen Konzentration im Klassenzimmer. Die Schulbegleitung hilft dem Schüler/ der Schülerin, den Unterricht vorzubereiten, sich zu organisieren und ermöglicht Ansätze für ein optimales Lernen.  Sie unterstützen eine/n (1) Schülerin/ Schüler bei Lernherausforderungen wie einer Autismus-Spektrum-Störung, bei Lernbedürfnissen oder bei einer Beeinträchtigung der motorischen Fähigkeiten. Dies könnte auch die Unterstützung von Studierenden mit Lernbedürfnissen im Bereich der deutschen Sprache umfassen. Die Unterstützung findet innerhalb der Klasse (integrativ) oder außerhalb der Klasse (additiv) statt. Im Allgemeinen handelt es sich um die folgenden Aufgaben.    

Responsibilities:

• Support in general learning structures (understanding, mastering and controlling tasks, etc.)
• Support in working behavior (also attention/concentration, motivation) and social behavior; also support and strengthening of emotional well-being
• Support in various subjects (especially German, English. Mathematics, Science) under the guidance of a teacher
• If necessary, support in mobility, perception and language/communication
• If necessary, accompaniment and support of the learner during class excursions, project weeks, bonding days and other school events
• Assumption of organizational tasks and provision of materials
• Participating in meetings with teachers, learning support teachers, parents if required

Aufgaben:

• Unterstützung bei allgemeinen Lernstrukturen (Verstehen, Bearbeiten und Kontrollieren von Aufgaben, etc.)
• Unterstützung im Arbeitsverhalten (auch Aufmerksamkeit/Konzentration, Motivation) und Sozialverhalten; auch Unterstützung und Stärkung des emotionalen Wohlbefindens
• Unterstützung in verschiedenen Fächern (insbesondere Deutsch, Englisch. Mathematik, Naturwissenschaften) unter Anleitung des Fachlehrers
• ggf. Unterstützung bei Mobilität, Wahrnehmung und Sprache/Kommunikation
• ggf. Begleitung und Unterstützung bei Klassenfahrten, Projektwochen, Bonding-Tagen und anderen schulischen Veranstaltungen
• Übernahme organisatorischer Aufgaben und Bereitstellung von Materialien
• Teilnahme an Treffen mit Lehrkräften, Förderlehrkräften und Eltern bei Bedarf

Requirements:

• Fluent spoken and written German, as you will need to support German speaking students that are attending our German speaking classes
• Excellent communication skills
• IT competencies
• Relevant University degree and/or experience in an educational setting
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with students with barriers to learning
• Open mind, flexiblity and teamplay
• Eagerness to learn and innovate, seeking and implementing best practices

Anforderungen

• Fließendes Deutsch in Wort und Schrift, da Sie eine/n Schüler/in unterstützen müssen, die/ der an unseren deutschsprachigen Kursen teilnimmt
• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten
• IT-Kompetenzen
• Relevanter Abschluss und / oder Erfahrung in einem Bildungsumfeld
• Kenntnisse und/oder Erfahrungen in der Arbeit mit Lernenden mit Lernbarrieren
• Aufgeschlossenheit, Flexibilität und Teamgeist
• Lerneifer und Innovationsgeist, Motivation, Best Practices zu finden und zu implementieren We offer an exciting working environment in an international and cooperative team. Please indicate your reasons for applying for the position.    As in any professional international school, GESS has a Child Protection Policy. Our recruitment process reflects this policy in that we ask for a police clearance check and further background checks for shortlisted candidates.    Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the application deadline.
  Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks.  Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.