Elementary School Assistant Teacher

Gateway School•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Teachers are lead teachers in training, and have high expectations for involvement in all aspects of their assigned classroom(s) at a deep level. Their primary role is to support the operations of the classroom, the lead teacher, to assist with students' learning and social-emotional needs. Assistant Teachers will also participate in the development and delivery of curriculum, lessons and assessments across subjects under the direction of the lead teacher(s).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Successful classroom teaching experience at relevant grade levels or 3-5 years experience as a Teacher’s Aide in relevant grade levels or subject areas
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and proactively with all members of the community Including students, faculty, staff, and parents

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Current teaching credential
Knowledge and understanding of, or direct experience with independent schools

Responsibilities

Assist or lead the development and/or implementation of specific curriculum, instruction and assessment to whole class, small groups and individual students.
Help plan and implement, and participate in field trips and other special activities.
Maintain the classroom environment (including but not limited to organizing materials, designing bulletin boards, setting up learning centers & work areas, and photocopying, cutting, and filing materials).
Contribute to formative and/or summative assessment data and information to student report cards, parent/teacher conferences, and other home/school communications.
Support the development of a healthy classroom social/emotional environment through effective classroom management and conflict resolution techniques.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, and communicate to families via blog, email, and other channels about student progress and/or concerns.
Attend STST meetings when invited
Attend Specialist classes to support specific student behaviors when appropriate
Regularly check in with the Lead Teacher and maintain excellent communication.
Attend BTSN
Attend parent/teacher conferences when invited (2-4 per classroom supported)
Work in Shark Squad during conferences and in-service days (2-4 hours per day)
Perform morning, lunch, recess, and curb duties as assigned by the administration.
Sub for the Lead Teacher as assigned (and write sub plans for the Assistant Teacher role).
Participate in Open Houses, and any other Admissions events as assigned
Attend relevant division meetings, faculty meetings, committee meetings, in-service trainings, and other mandatory professional development (exact assignments to be made depending on FTE).
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students and families.
Other duties as assigned.