Middle School Associate Teacher
Christina Seix Academy•Trenton, NJ
1d
About The Position
CSA is seeking Associate Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year to work with early childhood Lead Teachers managing classroom activities, supporting instruction, and taking an instrumental role in the athletic program. Primary responsibilities will include collaborating with a seasoned Lead Teacher with planning intellectual activities in alignment with instruction. When needed, Associate Teachers will be expected to take on the role of Lead Teacher, including contributing to and participating in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Forward thinking and flexible
- Excited about working in a progressive, urban, independent school
- Holds a Bachelor's degree
Nice To Haves
- An ideal candidate will be interested in taking part in the academic, athletic, and artistic program.
- Creative, engaging, active, innovative candidates that have a deep interest in supporting learners in various environments.
- A learner who reflects on his/her own work, regularly seeking feedback and knowledge to improve his/her teaching practice.
- An ideal candidate that is interested in working closely with an experienced Lead Teacher and general members of the CSA Management Team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring and supervising all classroom and outdoor activities to assure a safe, healthy, inclusive environment for all children.
- A willingness to work collaboratively with CSA faculty and families.
- Assist, when needed, Directors of partnering departments on various activities and special projects.
- The ability to creatively engage young learners in physical activities and play
- A willingness to be actively engaged in the extracurricular and extended learning experiences.
- Support the classroom teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 8-10 students.
- Works with instructional staff to design activities, learning experiences, and field trips.
- Possesses the ability to be innovative in creating learning experiences for young children that will activate creativity, cooperation, and a playful environment.
- Lead and assist with the Afternoon Program, including coaching athletic teams and supporting Before and After Care programming.
