Lower School Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

LOWER SCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER

This is a full time position within the Lower School reporting to the Head of Lower School. The Associate teacher will be assigned primarily to one grade within the Lower School, but may also have opportunities to work within other grade levels to meet needs of the students and colleagues, as they arise.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of grade level programs related to curriculum and student life
• Assist in the creation of grade level and classroom communities
• Provide whole, small group, and individualized instruction, nurture wellbeing, motivate and challenge students
• Lead the classroom when the lead teacher is absent
• Participate in professional meetings, professional development, and family conferences as needed
• Provide supervision of students at various times including but not limited to lunch, recess, morning arrival, dismissal.
• Support a sense of community, social responsibility, and an appreciation and respect for individual and cultural differences
• Work closely and cooperatively with teaching colleagues and the school administrative team
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, kindness, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, willingness to learn and grow professionally, a cooperative spirit and a commitment to teamwork
• Assume other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must...
  • Demonstrate maturity, collegiality, flexibility, and commitment to equity and professional growth
  • Work collaboratively, build relationships, and make connections with children and colleagues
  • Have a minimum of one year in an elementary school or equivalent setting
  • Hold a bachelor's degree
  • Have knowledge and/or training in cultural competency
• The ideal candidate will...
  • Possess an advanced degree in an area relevant to the position
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling over 700 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.