FUTURE Elementary Associate Teacher (K-4)

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School is collecting interest for future Elementary Associate Teacher (K-4) openings. The school expects to begin searching for openings for the 2027–2028 school year in February 2027; the exact positions have not yet been determined. Pay is determined by degree and years of experience. The Elementary Associate Teacher supports the grade-level Lead Teacher with classroom needs, including instructional planning and lesson delivery, classroom management, student assessment, parent communication, and maintaining grades, records, and files. The role helps ensure instruction follows school requirements and the designated curriculum, supports each student’s learning, and maintains a healthy, engaging learning environment. The position follows a 10-month school year from August through May, with hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days. Duties may also include carpool, lunch coverage, chapel check-ins, and other tasks assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Academic Chair. Requirements and duties may be reasonably modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred; relevant experience and a minimum of a high school degree will be considered.
Excellent verbal and written skills, including communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, and collaborate with parents, students, and administration.
Passion for working with and inspiring students.
Superior time-management skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines, and flexibility.
Ability to stand for long periods while instructing, excellent hearing abilities, and physical ability to transport students between areas of a building or campus and move into different learning spaces.
Possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Teaching Certification.
Experience working with elementary-age students.
Working knowledge of Google Classroom and Google documents.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar programs.
RenWeb experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lead Teacher on instructional planning, teaching, and student assessment.
Carry out lesson plans as specified.
Share responsibility with the Lead Teacher for maintaining the classroom environment, including organizing materials, designing bulletin boards, setting up learning centers and work areas, and photocopying materials.
Promote student engagement to assess and encourage progress.
Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date content knowledge and implement the designated curriculum.
Support and strengthen each student’s learning capabilities.
Manage a positive and healthy learning environment in the classroom and during instruction.
Monitor and manage student behavior, including appropriately enforcing behavior rules.
Follow professional practices and school policies when working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
Maintain a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students.
Provide adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teachers.
Help maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files, including grades.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, other assigned meetings, school activities, and professional development according to school policy.
Supervise students in out-of-class settings such as field trips or recess.
Show support for St. Benedict’s Episcopal School and its mission and values.
Comply with conditions stated in the employee contract or agreement and handbook.
Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions.
Participate in informal and formal classroom observations throughout the year.
Perform other assigned duties, such as carpool, lunch coverage, and chapel check-ins.