Primary School Teaching Assistant Dallas, TX

Position Purpose

This full-time position requires the teaching assistant to work directly with a teacher to support instruction and meet the essential needs of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in a self-contained classroom that values project-based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. The ideal candidate will be a creative, confident, organized, independent individual who is comfortable working with very young children and a team of teachers to support curriculum instruction.

This position requires flexibility due to the ever-changing daily needs of young children in a school environment. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable with the routine use of technology and be able to support the use of interactive displays and iPads within the daily curriculum.

• Assist in guiding the development of age-appropriate skills across all curricular areas.
• Contribute to a culturally competent classroom by helping to establish and maintain a respectful and conscientious environment.
• Understand and meet the developmental and academic needs of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students of varying academic, social, and emotional abilities.
• Attend and contribute to regular grade‐level, divisional, and all-employee meetings.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, playground, and carpool duty.

The Primary School teaching assistant plays a pivotal role in the life of a St. John’s Primary School student. The teaching assistant is a team member who helps students develop the habits, skills, and attitudes they will continue to hone throughout Lower School. The teaching assistant must:

• Model the St. John’s Code of respect, responsibility, honesty, and care.
• Demonstrate strong listening and verbal communication skills.
• Embrace the School’s Episcopal identity, ethos, and commitment to respecting the dignity of each individual.

• Collaborate with colleagues on the delivery of curriculum and practice of instructional strategies.
• Pursue professional growth, as well as growth in relevant technology skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth. Able to meaningfully receive, reflect on, and apply feedback to one’s professional growth.

• An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Coursework in child development or elementary education or experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support the delivery of lessons in hybrid/blended and online learning environments.
• Must meet minimum technology proficiency standards, including the ability to use the Microsoft 365 suite.

• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Ability to work for extended periods, including weeknights and weekends when required.
• Ability to work with children and adults in indoor and outdoor settings requiring extensive physical movement.
• Ability to work in on-campus, home, and field trip settings.