Teaching Assistant

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year in Washington, DC. The role involves supporting classroom activities, implementing norms established by lead teachers, and assisting in the supervision of students. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and ideally experience with K-8 students. The school values an inclusive community and offers opportunities for professional development. Salary ranges from $36,000 to $42,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Prior experience with K-8 students preferred.
• Comfortable using various educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher.
• Assist in activities designed by the lead teacher.
• Prepare class materials.
• Facilitate project work with students.
• Supervise recess and lunch.
• Support small groups in understanding material.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented environment

Detail-oriented

Working with young people

Inclusive community commitment

Feedback-seeking

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Variety of technologies

Job description

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. MILTON is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student‑centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.

Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in‑person classes led by MILTON teachers.

Duties

• Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
• Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups
• Help with class and material preparation
• Facilitate project work with small groups of students
• Supervise recess, lunch and activities in and out of classroom
• Work with smaller groups of students to clarify their understanding of the material

Teaching Assistants will be fully engaged in the life of the school and will be included in professional learning opportunities, be provided feedback and participate in our faculty program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask in the classroom and practice flexibility
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoy working in a cooperative, team‑oriented environment
• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks
• Joy in working with young people
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• A desire to seek feedback and practice a growth mindset
• High standards of professional conduct

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience working with K-8 students in an educational environment is highly desirable
• Experience and confidence with a variety of technologies preferred

Salary

$36,000-$42,000