Lower School Assistant Teacher

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking a dynamic Lower School Assistant Teacher who is passionate about fostering a positive learning environment. This role involves collaborating with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans and support diverse student learning needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in social-emotional learning and project-based approaches, ensuring that every child feels valued and inspired. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are dedicated to nurturing young minds, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education. Join a community committed to excellence and innovation in teaching!

Qualifications

• Experience working with lower school students is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum implementation and assist in lesson planning.
• Ensure the health and safety of children during activities.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Social-Emotional Learning

Project-Based Learning

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Are you an educator who believes in the power of discovery and meaningful challenge? We are seeking teachers who can transform the classroom into a space where students are excited to explore, question, and grow. Your creative approach to teaching will spark curiosity, while your collaborative spirit will enrich both student learning and our school community. If this sounds like you, we hope you will apply!

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning, project-based learning, STEAM integration, technology-rich and differentiated instruction. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross-curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

• Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence
• Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Lower School Assistant Teacher

St. Michael’s Prep seeks a dynamic, experienced, collaborative, and creative individual as our Lower School Assistant Teacher. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the lead teacher in curriculum planning and reviewing lesson plans. The assistant helps to prepare the materials being taught in order to be knowledgeable of lesson objectives. The assistant works with the lead teacher to support student learning through whole class, small group or individualized instruction, and works in conjunction with the lead teacher to maintain a positive classroom learning environment. St. Michael’s Prep believes in teaching to the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside a child’s academic progress. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident, comfortable and secure in their learning environment; therefore, we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction. This is a full-time, 10-month position that begins in August of 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children by providing close supervision of children during all activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Support curriculum implementation.
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans that promote exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Support the lead teacher in providing differentiated and individualized instruction for remediation and enrichment.
• Support the lead teacher in effective classroom management through Responsive Classroom and Progressive Discipline practices.
• Attend all required meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned by Head of Lower School.
• Participate in shared faculty responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences, back to school night, and parent meetings.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, counselors and administrators.
• Knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages and needs of students in the classroom you are supporting.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of respect and belonging.
• Prepare classroom learning materials as needed.
• Display and hang student work in classroom and on hallway bulletin boards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Possess a growth mindset.
• Experience working with lower school students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work on a team and to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and parents.
• A collaborative and inquisitive approach to teaching and learning.
• A positive attitude and the willingness to approach learning new skills in flexible and creative ways.
• At least two years as an assistant teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

More about St. Michael's Prep

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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To join us in our mission to form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world apply here: https://www.smcprep.org/about/employment