Teacher Assistant

Providence Day School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school seeks a passionate Lower School Assistant Teacher to support primary grades. This role involves collaborating with lead teachers, managing classroom activities, and fostering a culturally competent environment. The ideal candidate will help inspire a love for learning in students while ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. With a commitment to academic excellence and character development, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact young learners positively. If you are dedicated to nurturing a diverse community and enhancing educational experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Medical/Dental Coverage

TIAA Retirement Plan

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Education background in relevant fields is required.
• Cultural competency is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and instructional tasks.
• Lead small group instruction and support outside classroom activities.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Classroom Management

Instructional Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Bachelor's in Special Education

Job description

Lower School Assistant Teacher Position (Primary Grades)

Job Title: Assistant Teacher (Primary Grades)

Department: Lower School

Reports to: Mrs. Erin Harper, Head of Lower School

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PDS Status: Faculty, full-time, benefited

Employment Opportunity: Founded in 1970, Providence Day School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational college preparatory school serving approximately 1825 students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. Committed to academic excellence, global diversity and character development, PDS seeks to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to personal integrity.

Responsibilities: The role performed by the teacher assistant varies with the particular assignment and classroom placement. The teacher assistant is responsible for both classroom management and instructional tasks. He/she will be asked to collaborate with the teacher and share special skills and talents. He/she must be able to successfully lead small group instruction as requested by the lead teacher to reinforce, review, or extend concepts taught in class. The teacher assistant will also serve as lead teacher when needed and will resume all lead teacher responsibilities if the lead teacher is absent. He/she should demonstrate an integrated personal and professional commitment to cultural competency and a strong commitment to leading, learning, and teaching in a diverse community. In addition to typical teacher assistant responsibilities, his/her assistance will be required for outside of the classroom activities such as, but not limited to, lunch and recess duty, special area classroom assistance, and carpool duty.

Qualifications: Education background in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and/or Gifted and Talented Instruction, Psychology, and/or Special Education. Candidate must be culturally competent.

Salary and Benefits: Providence Day School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of other independent schools both locally and nationwide. Individual salary levels are competitive and are determined by educational background and experience. A full benefits package includes TIAA retirement and medical/dental coverage.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, current resume, college transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a list of references with telephone numbers. Materials should be sent to the provided email address: [e-mail].

This position is open until filled. Providence Day School is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).