Elementary Assistant Teacher

Presidio Knolls School Inc•San Francisco, CA

4d•$28 - $32

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Elementary Assistant Teacher to join our team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development with a two-year training program for teaching assistants with the goal of preparing them to step into a homeroom teacher role. The Elementary Teaching Assistant will support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students and collaborate with homeroom teachers in creating a nurturing and effective learning environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours Monday to Friday, and reports to the Head of Elementary.

Requirements

Joy in working with children and assisting their progress.
Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field, or in the process of obtaining preferred.
At least 6 months teaching experience is desirable.
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma, the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
Fluency in Mandarin and English.
Knowledge of Progressive Education preferred.
Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field.
A commitment to reflective practice, and an openness to continual professional development.
Contagious enthusiasm and charisma; the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
Creativity, excellent multitasking skills, and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial start-up environment.
Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Have a commitment to professional development and a growth mindset about learning for all. We believe that everyone can improve and should continually work toward excellence.
Enjoy contributing to student and community life inside and outside the classroom. PKS is a community and our close relationships build a solid foundation for our kids.
Work towards social justice and support multicultural education. As a progressive school, we are growing engaged global citizens equipped with empathy, compassion and practices that position them to thrive in a diverse society.
Possess an ability to integrate theory with practice in designing and implementing appropriate learning strategies for each student.
Love collaboration, iteration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Interact with children using positive, supportive, respectful, and open-minded attitude, language and tone.
Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
Encourage children to develop friendships through play, language, games, and activities.
Encourage critical and creative thinking in children through inquiry-based learning, observation, and hands-on experimentation.
Collaborate with the teaching team to develop daily open-ended activities which encourage questioning, problem solving, language, creativity, and concept forming in young children.
Assist in the social and emotional growth of students.
Support early care and dismissal activities.
Participate in reflection and coaching activities.
Performs additional duties as directed.

Benefits

Monthly commuter benefits up to $325/month, PKS subsidizes $60
A unique bicultural learning environment that promotes personal growth, intentional practice, and collective purpose
5% Employer match contribute to your 403(b)-retirement plan
Salaries aligned with Bay Area market rates, with annual cost-of-living adjustments
Tuition remission offered for full-time employees who have child(ren) enrolled at PKS, to 75% discount on tuition for one enrolled child, subject to admissions process and eligibility.
100% employer- paid medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
Affordable options for spouse family coverage
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness benefits and EAP
Mental health benefits via Springhealth
Paid holidays in accordance with the school calendar
Non-exempt admin / support employee accrued 120 hours / year
Accrual of 10 sick days annually
Regular staff appreciation lunches
Monthly Birthday celebration
Complimentary tickets to our annual Gala
Celebration lunch as part of our Lunar New Year Festival
Happy hour events: past events have been Ping Pong, Karaoke, SF Giants game, Mahjong, Christmas Party, End of School Year Celebration