20262027 Year Lower School Associate Teacher

King School Incorporated; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

King School, a PreK-12 independent day school in Stamford, CT, seeks a full-time Lower School Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. You will work closely with the Lower School team to create engaging learning environments and provide academic and emotional support to students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the lead teacher, technology-enabled instruction, and active participation in professional development and school events, including after-school coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, field of education preferred.
• Previous experience working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents.
• Must embrace use of technology to enhance classroom instruction and communication.
• Strong demonstration of cultural competence and ability to work across cultural differences.
• Willingness to embrace King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement.

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 confidence.
• Model fairness and proper behavior.
• Attend Lower School and all-school faculty meetings, plus professional development workshops after 3:00 PM.
• May work in the After School Program when meetings are not required.
• Attend Parents’ Night, Open House, and related events.
• 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 (recess, lunch, dismissal).

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication

Collaboration

Technology in classroom

Cultural competence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

Description

King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

Job Title: 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. This position will report to the Head of the Lower School and is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Working closely with our lower school faculty, 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.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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, helping them to 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.
• Availability 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.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• 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.