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  • Position Summary:  Under the supervision of the Lower Elementary Teacher, the STEM Assistant Teacher supports a classroom for lower-elementary students (6 – 9 years), helping children fulfill their developmental potential in a prepared environment while giving specialized lessons in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

    Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    • In collaboration with the Elementary Teacher, develop STEM lesson plans and deliver presentations that supplement and reinforce classroom learning

    • Uses the school’s student information system effectively to communicate key information to parents

    • Performs necessary prep work to ensure that classroom supplies are continually replenished and daily activities such as snack are properly set up, etc.

    • Provides supervision and support for recess, lunch, before- and/or after-care, special events, etc., ensuring that minimum ratios are maintained at all times

    • In the absence of the Lower Elementary Teacher, capably leads the classroom and ensures continuity

    • Participates in periodic training and professional development opportunities

    • Engages in administrative activities that support the school’s academic programs (i.e., planning for and participating in special events; participating in one-on-one meetings and/or staff meetings, etc.)

    • Participates in and may lead special projects as required

    • Ensures a safe, joyful, and positive atmosphere for children, maintaining uncompromised regulatory compliance and upholding strict standards of classroom and common-area cleanliness at all times

    • Monitors the environment and works with individual children as required to ensure that the classroom is flowing smoothly; issues between or among children are resolved swiftly; and children are re-directed to positive activities when necessary

    Competencies:

    • Adaptability

    • Effective Communication

    • Innovation

    • Problem Solving

    • Teamwork/Collaboration

    Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Work Environment:  This role takes place in a high-quality school setting.

    Physical Demands:  This is a largely active role which requires individuals to stand, walk or run for long periods of time; speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; lifting up to 20 pounds; and bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching out.

    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:  This is a full-time non-exempt position. 

    Travel:  No travel is expected for this position.

    Required Education and Experience:

    • Bachelors’ or master’s degree in a STEM-related field

    • At least 1 year experience in elementary education working in high-quality schools

    • Valid pediatric CPR and first aid certification

    • Interesting hobbies, skills, and life experiences

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

    • Must provide proof of negative TB test results upon hire (taken within the previous 12 months)

    • Must provide proof of required immunizations

    • Must pass criminal background check

    Work Authorization/Security Clearance:  Must be US citizen or green card holder.

    Non-Discrimination Statement:  Individuals seeking employment are considered based on merit, excellence and intelligence, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 

    Other Duties:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position Summary:  Under the supervision of the Preschool and Kindergarten Director, the Assistant Teacher will support a classroom for preschoolers and kindergarteners (3 – 6 years) and help children fulfill their developmental potential in a prepared environment. 

    Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    • In collaboration with the Preschool and Kindergarten Director, develop lesson plans and deliver presentations that supplement and reinforce classroom learning

    • Monitors the environment and works with individual children as required to ensure that the classroom is flowing smoothly; issues between or among children are resolved swiftly; and children are re-directed to positive activities when necessary

    • Ensures a safe, joyful, and positive atmosphere for children, maintaining uncompromised regulatory compliance and upholding strict standards of classroom and common-area cleanliness at all times

    • Uses the school’s student information system effectively to communicate key information to parents

    • Performs necessary prep work to ensure that classroom supplies are continually replenished and daily activities such as snack are properly set up, etc.

    • Provides supervision and support for recess, nap, lunch, toileting, before- and/or after-care, special events, etc., ensuring that minimum ratios are maintained at all times

    • In the absence of the Preschool Director, capably leads the classroom and ensures continuity

    • Participates in periodic training and professional development opportunities (including regular participation in observations, both as the observer and the observed)

    • Engages in administrative activities that support the school’s academic programs (i.e., planning for and participating in special events; participating in one-on-one meetings and/or staff meetings, etc.)

    • Participates in and may lead special projects as required

    Competencies:

    • Adaptability

    • Effective Communication

    • Innovation

    • Problem Solving

    • Teamwork/Collaboration

    Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Work Environment:  This role takes place in a high-quality school setting.

    Physical Demands:  This is a largely active role which requires individuals to stand, walk or run for long periods of time; speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; lifting up to 20 pounds; and bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching out.

    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:  This is a full-time non-exempt position. 

    Travel:  No travel is expected for this position.

    Required Education and Experience:

    • High School diploma

    • At least 1 year experience in early childhood or elementary education

    • Valid pediatric CPR and first aid certification

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    All of the required elements plus:

    • Associates’, bachelors’ or master’s degree in a STEM-related field

    • Experience working in high-quality schools

    • Interesting hobbies, skills, and life experiences

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

    • Must provide proof of negative TB test results upon hire (taken within the previous 12 months)

    • Must provide proof of required immunizations

    • Must pass criminal background check

    Work Authorization/Security Clearance:  Must be US citizen or green card holder.

    Non-Discrimination Statement:  Individuals seeking employment are considered based on merit, excellence and intelligence, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 

    Other Duties:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.