Associate Teacher

Position Title: Associate Teacher

Department: P-8

Reports To: LMS Associate Director, Teacher Associate Program & New Faculty Programs

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100%

Schedule of Duties:10-Month

Salary: $27.00-$30.05/ hour

Position Purpose: The Lower School Associate Teacher is responsible for learning from a mentor Lead Teacher while supporting a dynamic, inclusive learning environment for students.

Specific Expectations for P-8 Employees: In addition to regular teaching responsibilities (including but not limited to preparing curriculum and grade reporting, class prep, student reporting report card narratives, parent-teacher conferences, supervision duties, classroom substitution, advisory, elective teaching, office hours, outdoor education/field trips, etc.), the following duties and responsibilities are required as part of the P-8 faculty/staff workload: Responsibilities beyond the boundaries of teaching assignments that foster a growth mindset in order to continually improve our P-8 program such as professional development and trainings, attendance of or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events (Directors Days, Open Houses, accreditation meetings, etc.) are required as directed by your supervisor. All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law. If staff are required to work outside of regular work schedule; non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay, as eligible.

Essential Functions

• Collaborative curriculum planning
• Preparing classroom materials
• Leading group activities and lessons, including small reading and math groups
• Supporting curricular and student assessment
• Helping maintain a clean, organized learning environment
• Communicating regularly with the lead teacher
• Modeling patience, flexibility, kindness, responsibility, a sense of humor, and a respect for others
• Participating in the formal communication with parents, such as parent conferences, report writing, and Back-to-School Night
• Contributing to the school community in faculty meetings, professional development, and events
• Ability to lead virtual instruction if needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education or education-related field; Masters degree strongly preferred
• Experience working with lower school-age children in some capacity (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camps)
• An appreciation and desire to work with all types of learners
• Enthusiasm for pursuing a teaching career
• Proficient in use of technology including Google Suite, Zoom, Seesaw
• Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and professionalism to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Initiative and openness to receiving and giving feedback
• Interest and flexibility in helping shape a pilot program
• A sense of humor
• Commitment to equity and inclusion

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64-acre campus
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Be able to comfortably transition between seated positions on the floor to standing in order to assist children.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled school environment and in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Mid-Peninsula in the Bay Area.
• Abide by schools current safety policies (ex: wearing masks, washing hands, etc.)