Lower School Teaching Assistant- Siesta Key Sarasota, FL

Lower School Teaching Assistant – Siesta Key

Location:

The Out of Door Academy of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL.

The Out-of-Door Academy seeks a Lower School Teaching Assistant to join the Lower School Campus at Siesta Key. We are committed to providing a relevant and student-centered learning experience.

Final date to receive applications:
March 5, 2025.

In lieu of a cover letter, please explain what inspired you to consider teaching at the Siesta Key Campus.

• Implement small group instruction, differentiating instruction.
• Collect and maintain data on student academic progress.
• Provide timely feedback to students, and collaborate with faculty to offer support in pursuit of each student.
• Facilitate and design effective group/collaborative work and productive dialogue.
• Assist the lead teacher in all aspects of day-to-day classroom activities.
• Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.

• Associate’ Degree required;
  Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education preferred.
• Teaching experience in PreK through 2nd grade preferred, ideally in an independent school setting.
• A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and the Google drive platform.
• A successful track record of working effectively with colleagues.

• Will be required to complete a video submission interview through the Spark Hire platform.

This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2025. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing.