Elementary Teacher Associate: 5th Grade

This position is for the 2026-27 school year.

Work Year Calendar: 10.5 month
* with the exception of school breaks

Hours:

school day; 7:30am - 4:00pm

The Teacher Associate supports the lead classroom teachers in delivering a high-quality, student-centered instructional program. This role assists with instruction, facilitates small-group learning, and supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development while helping maintain a collaborative, inquiry-based classroom environment.

Toperform this job successfully, anindividualmust be abletoperformeach essential function satisfactorily.

Essential functions include but are notlimitedto the following:

• Assist the lead teachers in implementing daily lessons aligned with California standards and the school curriculum
• Support project-based learning experiences and student inquiry exploration
• Provide in-class academic support to students with diverse learning needs
• Support small-group instruction, intervention, and differentiated learning activities under teacher guidance
• Reinforce foundational skills in literacy and mathematics through guided practice
• Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Assume classroom teacher responsibilities as needed, which include planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning

• Support the social-emotional development of students through positive behavior reinforcement
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, Specials, and other non-instructional settings
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students
• Assist in documenting student learning (photos, notes, work samples)
• Help prepare and maintain engaging classroom environments that reflect student work and thinking

• Work closely with the lead teachers and grade-level team to support classroom routines and instruction
• Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and professional development
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding student needs and progress
• Collaborate with teachers and administration to support project-based learning and classroom activities

• Prepare and organize classroom materials and resources
• Collect and track basic student data as directed by the Lead Teacher or Interventionist
• Provide short-term classroom coverage as needed
• Maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with students, staff, and families
• Follow all mandated reporter requirements and school safety policies
• Support school-wide initiatives and programs
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the classroom and school community

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred
• Valid California Teaching Credential preferred (Multiple Subject; Special Education credential)
• English Learner Authorization preferred (CLAD or equivalent)
• Valid California Substitute Permit
• Experience providing targeted intervention and/or working within an MTSS framework preferred
• Experience working with children in a school or youth setting is strongly preferred

• TB clearance and DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance required
• Must complete required training upon hire: CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Sexual Harassment

• Best practices and instructional foundations in literacy and mathematics
• Understanding of child development and diverse learning needs (K–8)
• Familiarity with inclusive and student-centered instructional practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support small-group instruction effectively
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to follow directions while remaining proactive
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Adaptability in a dynamic classroom environment
• Ability to support differentiated instruction
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate within a team-oriented school culture

The physicalrequirementsdescribedherearerepresentativeof those that must be met byanemployeetosuccessfully performtheessential functions of thisjob.

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• Regularlyrequiredto operate a computer andotheroffice equipment
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