Assistant Teacher 2026-2027

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a joyful, rigorous, and safe learning environment for all students. Assistant Teachers play a vital role in ensuring classrooms run smoothly, students receive individualized support, and the broader school community functions effectively. This role includes supporting instruction during the school day, supervising students during non-instructional times, and assisting with intersession programming as needed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Lead Teacher with daily classroom instruction in small-group, whole-group, and individualized learning settings.
2. Reinforce academic skills and learning goals through guided practice, intervention support, and enrichment activities.
3. Provide supervision and active engagement with students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other non-instructional times.
4. Maintain a positive, structured, and safe classroom environment aligned with Atlas culture and behavior expectations.
5. Assist with classroom preparation, materials organization, bulletin boards, and learning space upkeep.
6. Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the Lead Teacher and grade-level team.
7. Support students with social-emotional development, conflict resolution, and positive peer interactions.
8. Occasionally provide classroom coverage and facilitate instruction when the Lead Teacher is absent or temporarily unavailable.
9. Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student success and schoolwide initiatives.
10. Follow all Atlas policies, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.
11. Participate in professional development, coaching, and team meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children in a school or youth setting strongly preferred
• Sub certificate required
• Commitment to Atlas’s mission, values, and belief in the potential of every child
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations

Work Schedule

Assistant Teachers are full-time, school-year employees. Typical hours are 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional adjustments for school events, intersession programming, or coverage needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise and engage with students throughout the school day
• Standing, walking, lifting classroom materials, and working indoors and outdoors as needed

You are:

• An energetic self-starter with a resourceful, solution-oriented mindset.
• Persistent, adaptable, and eager to continuously learn and grow.
• A creative thinker and collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

In order to teach at Atlas Public Schools, you must:

• Pass a background check and complete the Family Care Safety Registry.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have substantial experience working with elementary students in a formal setting along with a substitute teaching certificate.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

What we offer you:

• Join a school community that prioritizes whole-child education, emphasizing place-based learning, integrated studies, and hands-on experiences at the heart of continuous innovation.
• Receive competitive compensation, along with comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Atlas Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek candidates of diverse backgrounds and make hiring decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.