Associate Teacher (Anticipated Opening for 2026-27 School Year) (34125)

Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus•Pasadena, CA

7d•$24 - $31

About The Position

The Associate Teacher assists the Lower School Lead Teachers in educating a diverse group of learners within an atmosphere of kindness while upholding all aspects of the MJS mission and Holy Child goals.

Requirements

A sound knowledge of childhood development and pedagogy
Dynamic, engaging personality
Knowledge of and ability to support current technology (Macs and iPads) throughout the curriculum, Apple teacher certification desired
Collaborative and flexible team player
Sense of humor and love of this age group
Supportive, nurturing, warm personality
Associates degree in child development or related field required.
Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with school aged children required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a faith-based or independent schools a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Instruction Works with the teachers to plan and implement a program of instruction suitable to the academic and social/emotional needs of the students
Works with small groups of students or individual students in order to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners
Helps provide the teachers with important information about student progress by sharing information about observations of students with the lead teacher as well as the Student Support Team (SST).
May be asked to instruct or manage the whole class of students, according to teacher lesson plans or provided curriculum materials.
Assists the teacher in assessing students’ needs and progress by helping to administer the AIMS assessments 3 times a year with the learning specialists.
Will participate in any necessary professional development and training as needed for student success.
Curriculum Helps the teacher prepare materials for lessons, including photocopying, laminating, cutting, organizing, collating, and filing.
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and new programs
Classroom Management & Organization Helps the teacher with classroom displays of student work and organizes materials
Works with the teachers to ensure that consistent behavior standards and/or behavior plans are applied
Communicates promptly with lead teachers when incidents occur
Professional Development Attends workshops and training as directed
Participates in MJS Faculty Professional Growth Review process
Other Duties Understands that daily and weekly schedule may change depending on the direction of the teacher, maintains a flexible attitude
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students and parents
Attends faculty meetings as required
Performs supervisory duties at lunch and recess, before and after school, as assigned
Helps supervise field trips
Maintains a positive, calm attitude
Maintains a cooperative attitude with all constituents of working together for the needs of the students
May be asked to help photograph students in action in the classroom and on field trips
May be asked to step in to work in other classrooms if necessary as a substitute when the need arises
Maintains excellent communication with the lead teacher and colleague