Kindergarten​/Nursery School Aide; Assistant Teacher

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Employee Regular Full-Time Bethesda, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $41,875.53 To $77,066.55 Annually

Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC (Rochambeau), has an opening for a Nursery School/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher - Full Time for the  school year.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Reports to:

Director for the Primary School

Job Type: Full-time;
Non-Exempt;
Faculty Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable Salary Information:
The salary range is $41,875.53-$77,066.55 per the Faculty CBA Salary Scale . Aides will be hired and employed in the highest category to which they are entitled in accordance with the years of applicable experience provided.

In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for: paid time off, paid holidays, and health and retirement benefits enrollment, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

THE SCHOOL Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1,300, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At Rochambeau, we value our school-based and in-person work environment for all faculty and staff. We believe on-site collaboration fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. This in-person interaction is integral to our school values, allowing us to engage more fully, communicate effectively, and cultivate a strong community spirit.

The Nursery School/Kindergarten Aide (Assistant Teacher) is key to enriching the educational experience for young children by helping our certified Classroom Head teachers create a supportive, secure, and engaging learning environment. This role is a vital part of the classroom team, assisting with activities, ensuring safe play, and providing the individual attention that helps each child grow and thrive. Success in this position requires a passion for child development and strong collaboration with both teachers and parents to help achieve our children’s educational goals, and to support the core values, vision, and mission of Rochambeau.

Please note that these are intended as representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. You may be required to perform additional or differing duties if they are related, similar, or logically assigned to the position.

Assist in the delivery of age-appropriate activities and lesson plans. Assist in implementing weekly lesson plans, aiming for a 90% satisfaction rate from teachers, by attending monthly training sessions on educational content delivery within the first three months.

Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment. Conduct daily safety and organization checks to maintain a hazard-free classroom, participating in quarterly safety workshops, starting immediately upon employment.

Supervise children during both indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety. Provide vigilant supervision to maintain an incident-free record during all activities, starting from the first day of employment.

Provide individualized attention to support children's developmental needs.

Assist with meals and snacks, aiding children during these times. Help children with meals and snacks, ensuring adherence to nutritional guidelines and cleanliness.

Collaborate with teachers and parents to enhance…