Elementary Associate Teacher — 1–3 Year Mentorship Program

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in Los Angeles invites applications for Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year at independent schools. The Associate Teacher program provides training, hands-on experience, and ongoing guidance, pairing each associate with an experienced mentor.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; 2026 graduates welcome. A passion for working with young learners and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related required. 2026 grads welcome.
• Aspiring educator with willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with young people.
• Experience with children (camp counseling, sports instruction, TA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Subscribe to school's core values, mission and philosophy and seek to promote them.
• Participate in creating lesson plans, developing classroom management, and promoting a positive environment.
• Collaborate with lead teacher to create a welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture.
• Assist with creating and planning engaging lessons.
• Lead instruction in subjects like phonics, reading, writing, math, handwriting, social studies.
• Opportunities to coach or support extracurricular activities (often with a stipend).
• Communicate with parents professionally via email, phone, conferences, progress reports.

Skills

Aspiring Educator

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates in Los Angeles invites applications for Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year at independent schools. The Associate Teacher program provides training, hands-on experience, and ongoing guidance, pairing each associate with an experienced mentor.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; 2026 graduates welcome. A passion for working with young learners and strong communication skills are essential.