First Grade Teacher Assistant

Position: First Grade Teacher Assistant (2026-2027)
# First Grade Teacher Assistant )Annapolis, MD 21403

Education Level High School Category Education ## Description
** 10 months, Faculty Exempt
** Key School is seeking a First Grade Teacher Assistant for the  academic year to work in partnership with a classroom teacher.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in early childhood or elementary education, understands the developmental needs of young children, and demonstrates genuine warmth and concern for young children.

Reporting to the Lower School Division Head, the First Grade Teacher Assistant will work collaboratively with the First Grade team to provide an age-appropriate, culturally responsive program for six and seven-year-old students.
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* Job Responsibilities:

*** Assists individual and small groups of students in literacy and mathematics instruction inside and outside of the classroom
* Attends and participates in specials classes on an as-needed basis
* Supports the efforts of the lead teacher and students
* Works collaboratively with the lead teacher to manage the classroom environment and execute planned lessons
* Assumes the teaching role on occasion
* Completes classroom administrative tasks
* Supports the Lower School as a whole on an as-needed basis
* Engages in and applies the professional development provided by the School
** The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Characteristics:
*** Commitment to Key School’s values
* Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, and reliable
* Enjoys working with children and facilitating their curiosity and learning
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust and credibility
* Understands and supports the tenants of an early childhood classroom environment
* Understands the age-appropriate expectations as well as the range of development for six and seven-year-old children
* Understands the importance of foundational literacy and numeracy skill development
* Ability to work under the leadership and direction of a lead teacher
* Promotes principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both classroom programs and practices
* Demonstrates a comfort with technology, in particular learning management systems such as Google Classroom## Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Minimum of one year experience in an early childhood or elementary classroom environment
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* Compensation/Benefits:

** Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.

The salary range for this position is $26,900-$35,285 and is based upon several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience and education.
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* Physical Requirements:

** The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.
** Technical Competencies :
** All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar.

They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.
** Work Schedule/Travel:
** Occasionally, there may be school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends. Additionally,…