Teaching Assistant

Position: Fall 2026 Teaching Assistant

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job : 506

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Lead Teaching Assistant

Exempt/Non-exempt

Pay Type: Hourly

• Pay range: $17-$20/hour
• Benefits:
  For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas Mac Laren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.
• General
  
  Purpose:
  
  To assist classroom teachers in implementing the curriculum and providing student support.

• Assist faculty members in implementing the curriculum and completing logistical and administrative tasks
• Work in small groups or one-on-one with students who need academic, behavioral, or Social Emotional Learning (SEL) intervention.
• Assist the Exceptional Student Services (ESS) and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS and READ plans, etc.)
• Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans
• Receive training in pedagogy, curriculum, and protocols in order to be maximally effective with students
• Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., lunch, recess, traffic, etc.)
• Any other duties as assigned

Education: High School degree;
Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of Thomas Mac Laren School
• Understands and supports the culture of the school
• Love of educating children
• Ability to learn and assist in implementing a variety of Lower School curricula (phonics, mathematics, P.E.)
• Ability to impart a love of learning to children
• Exhibits patience and kindness towards students
• Creative in assisting students with problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers and Head of School
• Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, SPED Coordinator, and Head of School
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap