Elementary School Assistant Teacher

JOB TITLE: Elementary School Assistant Teacher

Status: Hourly, non-exempt, At-will

FTE: Approx. 80%, 32 hours per week, 10-month (early August - early June)

REPORTS TO: Director of Resource Support

Wage: Based on qualifying years of teaching experience - $37,412 - $67,334

BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits (medical, dental, LTD, EAP & more)

START DATE: August 5th

HIRING TIMELINE: Applications accepted through July 1st. Interviews will be scheduled for the first week or two of July, depending on the size of the candidate pool.


OBJECTIVE: Assistant Teachers are lead teachers in training, and have high expectations for involvement in all aspects of their assigned classroom(s) at a deep level. Their primary role is to support the operations of the classroom, the lead teacher, to assist with students' learning and social-emotional needs. Assistant Teachers will also participate in the development and delivery of curriculum, lessons and assessments across subjects under the direction of the lead teacher(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher:

• Assist or lead the development and/or implementation of specific curriculum, instruction and assessment to whole class, small groups and individual students.
• Help plan and implement, and participate in field trips and other special activities.
• Maintain the classroom environment (including but not limited to organizing materials, designing bulletin boards, setting up learning centers & work areas, and photocopying, cutting, and filing materials).
• Contribute to formative and/or summative assessment data and information to student report cards, parent/teacher conferences, and other home/school communications.
• Support the development of a healthy classroom social/emotional environment through effective classroom management and conflict resolution techniques.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, and communicate to families via blog, email, and other channels about student progress and/or concerns.
• Attend STST meetings when invited
• Attend Specialist classes to support specific student behaviors when appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly check in with the Lead Teacher and maintain excellent communication.
• Attend BTSN
• Attend parent/teacher conferences when invited (2-4 per classroom supported)
• Work in Shark Squad during conferences and in-service days (2-4 hours per day)
• Perform morning, lunch, recess, and curb duties as assigned by the administration.
• Sub for the Lead Teacher as assigned (and write sub plans for the Assistant Teacher role).
• Participate in Open Houses, and any other Admissions events as assigned
• Attend relevant division meetings, faculty meetings, committee meetings, in-service trainings, and other mandatory professional development (exact assignments to be made depending on FTE).
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Successful classroom teaching experience at relevant grade levels or 3-5 years experience as a Teacher's Aide in relevant grade levels or subject areas
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively with all members of the community

Including students, faculty, staff, and parents

Preferred

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Current teaching credential
• Knowledge and understanding of, or direct experience with independent schools

EEO Policy:

Gateway School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and to providing employment, compensation, promotion, transfer, and unrestricted access to training at all occupational levels. The School prohibits discrimination and harassment due to an applicant's or employee's membership in a protected class. Gateway School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of the protected categories of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or military/veteran status in its employment practices or hiring practices.