Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

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$35,509 - $74,660 Annually based on degree and student contact hours

The Assistant Elementary Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher to support the inquiry-based approach, developmentally-appropriate practices, and learning theory. The position includes collaboration with the Head Teacher, co‑management and co‑supervision with the Head Teacher of children’s learning, the documentation of student learning, care of the environment, and collaboration with other faculty.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Share in the responsibility of supervising the children. In the absence of the Head Teacher, take the lead for maintaining a safe environment by managing the children.
• Maintain an emotionally and physically safe learning environment. This applies to the classroom setting, outdoors, and on the play structure.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Teacher and Atelierista (studio teacher) to support the documentation of learning process in the following ways:
  • Collect video, digital stills, audio, and actual student work;
  • Contribute to the analysis of documentation;
  • Transcribe audio from class discussions, small group interactions, and one‑on‑one student discussions with a teacher;
  • Organize and photocopy student work for documentation purposes;
  • Assist in the planning and creation of documentation panels, photo galleries on the school website, and other public displays;
  • Manage digital equipment used for documentation: camera, video, laptop, etc. so that equipment is ready for daily use.
• Set up the learning space and learning materials, per the Head Teacher’s directions, so that the setting is ready prior to the children’s entry into the classroom at the start of the day, including the appropriate sanitation of all play and work materials. Maintain the aesthetic quality of the classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the preschool and elementary faculty on the educational program, school initiatives, special events, and ad hoc committees.
• Participate in all professional learning opportunities relevant to the Reggio Approach, inquiry learning, and school wide initiatives.
• Perform various school and instructional tasks assigned by the elementary principal.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and collaborative professional relationship with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.
• Provides in‑person support and service.

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or…