2026-2027 Year - Lower School Associate Teacher

King School Incorporated; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

King School Incorporated in Stamford seeks a full-time Associate Teacher to support early childhood students and faculty. The role reports to the Head of the Lower School for the 2026-2027 academic year, contributing to King’s core virtues of kindness, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

Working with the lead teacher, you will plan activities, assist lessons, and provide academic and emotional support to help students develop skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, field of education preferred.
• Experience with young children.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to integrate technology in instruction.
• Commitment to King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy.
• Willingness to participate in King’s orientation programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead teacher to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan programmatic and grade-level activities with the lead teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of lessons.
• Help prepare instructional materials and resources for lessons and activities.
• Provide academic and emotional support to students, encouraging participation and helping them develop skills and confidence.
• Model fairness and proper behavior.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Attend Lower School and all-school faculty meetings, as well as workshops on professional growth and development days held after 3:00 P.M.
• Be available to work in the After School Program when meetings are not required.
• Attend Parents’ Night in September/October, Open House, etc.
• Provide coverage for other Lower School teachers when necessary.
• Participate in King’s orientation and mentor programs.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School, including recess, lunch, and dismissal.

Skills

Collaboration

Plan activities

Assisting lessons

Student support

Communication

Technology use

Cultural competence

Humor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Education preferred)

Job description

Lower School Associate Teacher

Division: Lower School

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Summary

King School seeks a full‑time Associate Teacher to support students and faculty in our Early Childhood program. The role reports to the Head of the Lower School and is for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Associate Teacher is an essential member of the community, working to build an environment built upon King’s core virtues: kindness, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead teacher to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan programmatic and grade‑level activities with the lead teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of lessons.
• Help prepare instructional materials and resources for lessons and activities.
• Provide academic and emotional support to students, encouraging participation and helping them develop skills and confidence.
• Model fairness and proper behavior.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Attend Lower School and all‑school faculty meetings, as well as workshops on professional growth and development days held after 3:00 P.M.
• Be available to work in the After School Program when meetings are not required.
• Attend Parents’ Night in September/October, Open House, etc.
• Provide coverage for other Lower School teachers when necessary.
• Participate in King’s orientation and mentor programs.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School, including recess, lunch, and dismissal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, field of education preferred.
• Previous experience working with young children.
• A strong affinity for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required.
• Knowledge of academic and social developmental benchmarks.
• Ability to collaborate in the management of a classroom that has several centers and group lessons occurring at the same time.
• Strong communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents.
• Must embrace the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction and communication.
• Strong demonstration of cultural competence, capacity to work, teach and learn across cultural differences.
• A willingness to embrace King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement.
• Participate in King’s orientation programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.

Classifications: Full‑time, exempt.

King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world‑class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.