Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Parish Episcopal School seeks an innovative and nurturing Kindergarten Teaching Assistant to join a Kindergarten Lead Teacher and dedicated Kindergarten team. This is a full-time, 9.5-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School. This role is responsible for assisting with teaching all core subjects, including math, science, reading, writing, and social studies, to a class of kindergarten students. The assistant teacher will assist with implementing lesson plans that foster academic growth, support social and emotional development, and engage students in a well-rounded learning experience.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Work and plan collaboratively with lead kindergarten teacher and teaching team.
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons to meet grade level standards.
• Apply understanding of age-appropriate social/emotional development to create a positive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction for students based on ability and/or interest.
• Utilize flexible small groups and individual student conferences to personalize instruction.
• Develop centers/workstations for grade level standards.
• Create lessons and projects that promote student collaboration.
• Implement our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness.
• Conduct conferences with parents at scheduled intervals and on an as-needed basis.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with members of the school community.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other instructors and administration to develop the whole child.
• Manage and monitor student learning and behavior.
• Assist with extra-curricular activities and duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal “Characteristics of Effective Teaching”.
• Promote the school’s statement of mission and philosophy.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies.
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess duties.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s is preferred.
• 1-3 years teaching experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
• Classroom management skills and adherence to school policies.
• Commitment to positive and active participation in the life of the school.
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position.

Specific

Skills and Abilities:

• Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal Characteristics of Effective Teaching.
• Implement our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness.
• Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy.

Training and Marginal Duties:

• Participate in all requisite School trainings.
• Attend required staff development, training sessions, and conferences throughout the year.
• Attend periodic in-service meetings.
• Attend Chapel.
• Attend Department & Team Meetings.
• Attend school events such as Lower School Night, Admission Open House, Field trips/Class Trips.
• Ability to periodically support before and after-school or weekend events.
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School.

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen, for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various…