Lower School Associate Teacher

Greenhills School • Ann Arbor, MI

62d

About The Position

Greenhills School, an independent day school seeks a warm, resourceful, and highly organized Lower School (LS) Associate Teacher to provide daily care and support for children in our PreK–5 Lower School (currently called our Summers-Knoll campus) which will soon serve approximately 100 students and continue to grow over the coming years. The LS Associate Teacher is an immediate opening for a newly created full time position for the 2025-26 school year. The LS Associate Teacher will offer support and supervision of students in grades PreK through 5th in a wide array of capacities, including small group or 1:1 instruction per a lead teacher’s direction and relevant lesson plan, as needed. The Associate Teacher may be the primary substitute teacher for a single class or day or several days. In all cases, students will need to rely on the Associate Teacher’s compassion, patience and generosity of spirit. This position may be modified based on school need and the Associate Teacher’s duties are scheduled and directed by the Head of the Lower School. The ideal candidate will be an early career teacher who wants to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting and assisting lead teachers. Prior training as an elementary educator is strongly preferred; however, we also welcome candidates with relevant child-facing experience and the willingness to learn. Greenhills School at the Summers Knoll Campus is seeking a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us as student centered educators and role models. We bring joy and good humor to our classrooms, fields, and offices. We work collaboratively as colleagues. We seek and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We offer an outstanding working environment, excellent benefits, and a joyful, diverse school community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years experience working with elementary aged students/children.
• CPR / First Aid certification (Greenhills School will provide if needed).
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Comfort giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a team and to take direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support diverse student needs.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
• Committed to supporting and developing a diverse and inclusive community.
• A playful, positive attitude and sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students while maintaining a productive and focused learning environment and being proactive when students need support.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one academic and behavioral support to students as directed by the lead teacher or learning support team.
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, lunch, recess, and field trips to ensure safety and engagement.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.
• Help with additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Extraordinary work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree