Assistant Teacher & MAP Teacher

ST MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL • San Mateo, CA

7d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant teachers will join our Lower School faculty and the Mustang Afterschool Program faculty. They report directly to the Lower School Director and Director of Auxilliary Programs. Assistant teachers are assigned to a single grade level or classroom, and work as an integral part of the teaching team for their students.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children facilitating learning and supervising for safety.
• Strong developmental understanding of children ages 4-10 years old.
• Warmth, playfulness, and an ability to build rapport with children while retaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, collaborative, and a “how can I help?” attitude.
• Self-reflective and eager to participate in Episcopal Day’s work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to support a positive learning environment.
• Partner with the lead teacher(s) and learning specialist to provide small group instruction in a variety of curricular areas.
• Work closely with the lead teacher to facilitate the smooth functioning of the academic day, including stepping into the lead teacher role as a substitute when necessary.
• Perform other school duties including recess and lunch supervision.
• Participate in the full range of faculty activities, including faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development, special events, etc.
• Work in the Mustang Afterschool Program to oversee students during afterschool hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees