Lower School Teaching Assistant for Student Growth

The Out-of-Door Academy; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

10-month schedule

Job summary

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks a Lower School Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered thinking. This 10-month, full-time position begins August 2026 and offers a competitive benefits package.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and has experience with PreK–2nd grade. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Drive is expected, with a collaborative approach to supporting student

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education preferred.
• Teaching experience in PreK through 2nd grade preferred, ideally in an independent school setting.
• A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and the Google drive platform.
• A successful track record of working effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implement small group instruction, differentiating instruction.
• Collect and maintain data on student academic progress.
• Provide timely feedback to students, and collaborate with faculty to offer support in pursuit of each student.
• Facilitate and design effective group/collaborative work and productive dialogue.
• Assist the lead teacher in all aspects of day-to-day classroom activities.
• Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.

Skills

Word Processing

Excel

Google Drive

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks a Lower School Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered thinking. This 10-month, full-time position begins August 2026 and offers a competitive benefits package.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and has experience with PreK–2nd grade. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Drive is expected, with a collaborative approach to supporting student