What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Teaching Assistant position at Durham Academy?
Durham Academy is accepting applications for a full-time Lower School teaching assistant to begin August 1, 2024. The Lower School serves approximately 300 students in grades 1-4. Our Lower School classrooms in first grade have 18 students with a lead classroom teacher and a teaching assistant who stays all day.
Responsibilities include
- Setting learning goals with the lead classroom teacher
- Preparing instructional materials for the lead teacher
- Working with children on academic tasks in small groups or individually
- Leading whole group instruction when appropriate
- Supervising children at lunch and/or recess
- Performing other duties as requested by the lead classroom teacher
Minimum requirements include
- A bachelor’s degree (preferably in education)
- Experience working with children in an educational environment
- A passion and love for meeting the social and academic needs of children
Durham Academy Teachers
- Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of the school.
- Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom.
- Possess a command of pedagogical best practices, eagerly seek feedback on all aspects of their professional life, and are committed to lifelong professional growth.
- Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial relationships with colleagues.
- Are eager to build supportive relationships with students, successful partnerships with parents/caregivers and participate actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom.
- Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience.
- Use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning.
- Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for students.
Our School
Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.
(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)