Lower School Associate Teacher

Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college-preparatory, independent school serving students in grades PreK-12 in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 1889, BGA is the oldest PreK-12 independent school in Williamson County. The school's mission to ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and character drives dynamic academic programs in an inclusive and welcoming learning community. See the BGA website to learn more about our mission and core values.

Position Summary: Associate Teachers support grade-level teams by collaborating with lead teachers to prepare for instruction, working with individual students and small groups to differentiate instruction, and teaching in the absence of the lead teacher. Associated duties may include lunch, recess, carpool, and morning care. We seek a compassionate teacher with a growth mindset who is committed to children, collaboration, flexibility, self-reflection, and joyful learning for the  school year.

Teacher Characteristics

• Enthusiastically supports the school's mission to ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and character
• Assists in the implementation of the daily program, including small and large group experiences, in collaboration with Lead Teachers
• Facilitates developmentally appropriate activities to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Collaborates with colleagues and staff to support a positive, joyful school community
• Communicates effectively in oral and written forms
• Demonstrates initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and willingness to problem solve atypical situations
• Substitutes for Lead Teachers as needed
• Maintains instructional competence through professional growth activities
• Executes associated duties such as morning care, carpool, lunch, and recess as required
• Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct
• Fulfills other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent experience is required.
• Technology skills, including use of Google Suite tools, are preferred.
• Ability to work with collegial teams
• Ideal candidates have the attributes of flexibility, humor, collaboration, creativity, passion for teaching, and love for children
• The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.