Lower School Assistant Teacher — Start Your Teaching Career

NSCD S; New Trier Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

North Shore Country Day, a JK-12 independent school near Chicago, seeks a lower school assistant teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 year. The role supports homeroom instruction in literacy, math, and social studies and collaborates with lead teachers while covering recess, lunch, and after‑care transitions.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates at the start of their teaching career encouraged.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in an independent school community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in homerooms across literacy, mathematics, and social studies.
• Support lead teachers and school community; cover recess and lunch duties.
• Help with transitions of students to after‑care program.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Shore Country Day, a JK-12 independent school near Chicago, seeks a lower school assistant teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 year. The role supports homeroom instruction in literacy, math, and social studies and collaborates with lead teachers while covering recess, lunch, and after‑care transitions.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.