Teaching Assistant at Shore Country Day School Beverly, MA

Shore Country Day School; Beverly (MA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support lead teachers for Pre‑K through 4th grade in an entry‑level role within an independent school setting.

As part of our Equity and Inclusion Commitment, applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The position is on‑campus, 10 months, with a salary range of $30,000–$33,000.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse classrooms and equity practices.
• Ability to integrate technology in classroom activities.

Mansioni

• Assist lead teachers with classroom setup and instruction.
• Support SEA Shore after-school program Monday–Thursday 3–4pm.
• Engage in professional responsibilities and stay current in reading, child development, and equity practices.

Conoscenze

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Organizational skills

Curricular knowledge

Tech in teaching

Student communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university

Descrizione del lavoro

Teaching Assistant job at Shore Country Day School. Beverly, MA.

Status: Full Time, Exempt, 10-month faculty, On-campus

Reports to: Head of Lower School

To Apply:

Using PDF format, please send a resumé and a cover letter describing how you meet the below criteria to [e-mail].

Job Summary:

Teaching Assistant (TA) positions at Shore Country Day School offer new and aspiring teachers an entry-level opportunity in independent school education. We pair each assistant with one to two lead teachers in grades Pre‑K through 4, who directly supervise the assistant’s professional growth and development. In turn, assistants support their lead teachers in all aspects of their professional responsibilities.

In living out our Equity and Inclusion Commitment, we encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences to apply, including candidates of color, candidates who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent candidates, multilingual candidates, and other candidates from historically underrepresented communities.

Key Objectives:

• Apply culturally responsive pedagogy techniques to create a strong sense of safety, belonging, and learning engagement for every student
• Collaborate with lead teacher in all aspects of classroom setup and instruction, including leading specific lessons or units of study
• Collaborate with other TAs to provide lead instruction and supervision for SEA Shore (afterschool program), Monday‑Thursday 3‑4pm
• Engage in professional responsibilities that include collaborating effectively with colleagues, participating in pertinent employee meetings, performing necessary duties, and keeping abreast of current research and practices in reading, child development, and equity and inclusion

Salary Range:

$30,000 - $33,000 - This salary represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining compensation, we’ll consider your education level, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Workplace:

Shore Country Day School (Boston Metropolitan area) is a Pre‑K - Grade 8 independent day school serving students of all social identities. Our commitment to anti‑racist and culturally responsive teaching, staff, and administrative practices are the privilege and responsibility of every member of the Shore Community. All employees are supported through mentoring, significant professional development opportunities, and a culture of intentionality for individual belonging and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Shore Country Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with culturally responsive pedagogy
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university
• Strong organizational skills and innovative thinking
• Knowledge of current curricular and instructional practices
• Ability to use technology in support of teaching
• Ability to effectively listen, respond, and present information to students, families, and colleagues

About Shore Country Day School

Shore Country Day School serves 400 children on a beautiful campus located just north of Boston. Founded in 1936, Shore is known for offering the area's best elementary education. The faculty and staff at Shore are proud of the joyful environment that is enjoyed by both children and adults. Shore Country Day School pursues diversity in all aspects of its community. Shore admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, genetic information (including genetic predisposition or carrier status), national and ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or military service in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Shore seeks and supports diversity in its professional faculty and staff.