Lower School Assistant Teacher, Preschool

Sandy-Spring-Friends-School; Sandy Spring Meadow (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, etc.

Disability & Life Insurance

403(B) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Childcare discounts

Free parking

Free lunch

Library & gym access

Job summary

Sandy Spring Friends School in Sandy Spring, MD is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Lower School Preschool program, working with 3 and 4 year olds. The role emphasizes nurturing the whole child and collaborative learning.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related field; experience with pre-primary or lower school preferred. Quaker values, diversity, and responsive classroom approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a closely related field preferred.
• Prior experience teaching in a pre-primary and/or lower school is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Lower School Preschool classroom with 3 and 4 year olds.
• Support active and collaborative instruction and communication.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field

Job description

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Regular Part-Time Professional Sandy Spring, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1082

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a Quaker, coed, academically-rigorous day school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, honesty, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Summary: We are currently seeking an educator to work as an Assistant Teacher in our Lower School Preschool classroom with 3 and 4 year olds. Sandy Spring Friends School seeks to nurture the whole child, and a successful candidate should enjoy and possess the ability to work with elementary-age children. SSFS seeks candidates who value the importance of diversity and can share, teach, and appreciate wide perspectives.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a closely related field preferred. Prior experience teaching in a pre-primary and/or lower school is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills and experience working with active and collaborative instruction. Early childhood, literacy, numeracy, or specialty area experience are ideal. Familiarity with Quaker education and/or the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching would be advantageous. To learn more about Sandy Spring Friends School and the Lower School program, please visit our website at www.ssfs.org .

Physical Requirements : The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement; bending and squatting as required to participate in activities; sitting and standing for long periods of time during the school day; lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds; and the ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom and office setting.

Summary of Benefits:

Hourly Rate: $21-$24/hourly

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:

Comprehensive Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Disability & Life Insurance : Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

Retirement Savings : 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

Paid Time Off : Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

Employee Assistance : Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

Childcare Discounts : Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

Convenience Perks : Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population and we actively seek faculty representatives of our students’ diversity. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends.