Lower School Teaching Associate

Mary Institute and St Louis Country Day School • St Louis, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the lead teacher, the Teaching Associate will assist with and support classroom instruction, assessment, and supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood Education or at least three years of experience in elementary education or a related field is required.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alums.
• Experience working with young children in a teaching and learning situation (may include student teaching).
• Broad-based knowledge of child development, pedagogy and teaching strategies.
• Interested in professional growth and contributing to a collaborative teaching environment.
• Good verbal skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed.
• Enjoy and appreciate the physical activity associated with interactive learning.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Responsibilities

• Partner with the lead teacher(s) with regards to teaching, assisting with classroom management and transitions, and preparation of materials.
• Instruct/assess children in small and large groups and work one on one with children in collaboration with the lead teacher(s).
• Design and implement lessons connected to instruction in reading and writing.
• Assist in transitions to and from scheduled activities outside of the homeroom as needed.
• As needed, support teachers in other curricular areas.
• Contribute to daily and yearly classroom/teaching set up and clean up procedures. Will include creating student materials including preparation of and work with technology resources.
• Supervise and lead the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Supervise within duty rotations as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings and recommended professional development.
• Work occasional days/evenings outside of the regular school day, e.g., New Student Orientation, Parent Night, Parent/Teacher Conference days and Admissions events.
• Teach/play indoors on the floor as well as outdoors on the playground.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the School's discretion.

Benefits

• MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the School contributes 8% of salary with an employee’s 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long term care insurance; life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leaves; access to a fitness center; and free lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level