Assistant Teacher – $47K

The Gifford School; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gifford School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a full-time position supporting students with special educational needs. This 10-month role includes daily hours from Monday to Friday, focusing on creating engaging lessons and fostering a supportive learning environment in a private day school setting.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to make lessons fun and dynamic for students.
• Understanding of special needs population and therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educating students with various learning challenges.
• Develop an understanding of each student's needs.
• Create an engaging and dynamic learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON POSITION, NOT REMOTE:

The Gifford School is a private special education day school located in Weston, Massachusetts and works with students with a variety of social, emotional, and learning challenges.

We currently have Assistant Teacher positions available.

Position Type: 10 months/full time (40 hours)Monday Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday 7:30am-3pm

Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
Prior experience working with children with special needs, preferred
Ability to make lessons fun and dynamic for students
Ability to develop an understanding of special needs population and therapeutic milieu
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Gifford School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Gifford School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.