Assistant Teacher for First Grade
About The Position
Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The School's vision statement reads: Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where kindness is currency, well-being is priority, and excellence in education is relentlessly pursued. The Indian Creek community is actively committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, and we foster an inclusive environment in which students feel understood, valued, respected, and affirmed. ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Because we are a small school, every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.
Requirements
- Experience in early Elementary education
- Ability to work well with early Elementary students
- Ability to collaborate with other teachers and assistants
- Experience with technology, including both iPads and Microsoft products
- Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate and maintain a positive relationship with an assistant teacher
- Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community.
- Delivery of the curriculum through classroom teaching.
- Ensure high-quality education and the most engaging experience for students.
- Collaborate with the Early Elementary Team.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement the curriculum.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Maintain confidentiality with student information and records.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, and carpool
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life insurance
- critical illness and accident coverage
- short- and long-term disability for the employee and their eligible dependents
- 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
- PTO includes vacation, sick, holiday, and parental/family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
