Lower School Assistant Teacher — Mentored & Collaborative

North Shore Country Day School; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

North Shore Country Day School is seeking an immediate lower school assistant teacher in Winnetka, IL for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. You will assist in homerooms with literacy, math, social studies, and the social-emotional curriculum while supporting lead teachers and the broader school community.

Candidates should be early in their teaching career, hold a bachelor's degree, and be prepared to cover recess and lunch duties and help transition students to after-care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Early teaching career with willingness to be mentored by experienced educators.
• Passion for development of lower school students as individuals and learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in homerooms in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and the social/emotional curriculum.
• Support the work of lead teachers and the broader school community.
• Cover recess and lunch duties as needed.
• Assist with the transition of students to the after-care program.

Skills

Mentoring mindset

Collaboration

Passion for lower school

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Shore Country Day School is seeking an immediate lower school assistant teacher in Winnetka, IL for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. You will assist in homerooms with literacy, math, social studies, and the social-emotional curriculum while supporting lead teachers and the broader school community.

Candidates should be early in their teaching career, hold a bachelor's degree, and be prepared to cover recess and lunch duties and help transition students to after-care.