7th Grade Middle School Assistant Teacher (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)
About The Position
Francis W. Parker School is seeking a 7th Grade Assistant Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning in late August 2026. This role involves assisting 7th grade faculty, supervising student tutorials and/or special projects, and performing miscellaneous clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have an interest in, and preferably experience with, Middle School aged students. Flexibility is key, as the Assistant Teacher will support various teachers within the 7th-grade team in their classrooms. Creativity, a sense of humor, and strong communication skills with adolescents are important. Opportunities exist to coach, lead a community service group, and/or participate in school-outdoors camping excursions. Willingness to chaperone overnight trips is required. Assistant Teachers work 180 days, at least 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with specific start and end times varying by assignment (approximately 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Duties include recess, lunch, and dismissal supervision as assigned. This position offers mentorship from experienced lead teachers and is a one-year commitment, with opportunities for renewal based on teacher recommendations and administrative appointment. Assistant Teachers also participate in professional development activities during school hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents
- Passion for and enjoyment of working with Middle School age students
- Genuine interest in teaching
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Flexible and highly responsible
- Strong cultural competency and a desire and commitment to further developing it
- Enthusiastic desire and commitment to learn and improve professionally
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Middle School aged students
- Knowledge of typical Middle School curricula
- Experience working with students with learning differences
Responsibilities
- Assisting 7th grade faculty
- Providing supervision for student tutorials and/or special projects
- Performing miscellaneous clerical responsibilities
- Supporting different teachers throughout the 7th grade team in their classrooms
- Coaching
- Leading a community service group
- Helping on school-outdoors camping excursions
- Chaperoning overnight trips with other teachers
- Recess, lunch, and dismissal duties as assigned
- Participating in professional development activities
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- term and supplemental life insurance
- flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
- commuter benefits
- 403b retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
