Collaborative First Grade Assistant Teacher

Shady Side Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Side Academy’s Country Day School in Pittsburgh seeks a full-time first grade assistant teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. You will engage young learners, support their academic and social-emotional growth, and collaborate with a team of educators dedicated to early childhood development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in elementary or early childhood education, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience with SeeSaw.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary or early childhood education is required.
• Experience with elementary students and collaboration in a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of first-grade students in whole/ small group or 1:1 formats.
• Participate in country day team duties such as recess, lunch, and carpool.
• Assist in reporting progress and parent conferences using SeeSaw.
• Attend all faculty meetings and in-service days.
• Fulfill additional duties as directed by leadership.
• Be an integral part of a caring learning community.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary or early childhood education

Tools

SeeSaw

Job description

Shady Side Academy’s Country Day School in Pittsburgh seeks a full-time first grade assistant teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. You will engage young learners, support their academic and social-emotional growth, and collaborate with a team of educators dedicated to early childhood development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in elementary or early childhood education, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience with SeeSaw.