Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Lower/Middle School - Nashville, TN 37205

Position Type:
Part-Time / Exempt

Education Level: Accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree

Assistant teacher for a group of 16 Kindergarten students. Each of the four Kindergarten classrooms is self-contained for instruction in Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies with a lead teacher and an assistant. The assistant teacher would work in close collaboration with the Kindergarten teacher to support student learning. In partnership with families, the assistant teacher works to understand, guide, nurture and challenge students as the children learn to think creatively and to work both cooperatively and independently.

• Abides by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
• Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
• Assist in the classroom each day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Be fully involved in the life of a kindergarten classroom of 16-18 students
• Take responsibility for classroom set-up and supplies at the teacher’s request
• Plan and carry out lessons under the teacher’s supervision using the Orton Gillingham approach to reading and Singapore math curriculum
• Build relationships with students by observing and engaging in classroom lessons and activities; and support students one-on-one who may be struggling academically, behaviorally, or socially
• Provide supervision during open-ended play, recess, lunch, and field trips to ensure the safety of all students
• Attend and take part in parent conferences two times per year
• Assist with completing quarterly progress reports
• Attend all faculty meetings
• Participate in regular team meetings and faculty meetings for planning and curriculum design
• Engage in all teacher in-service and professional development
• Assist the lead teacher with planning and carrying out daily morning meetings using the Responsive Classroom approach
• Work with Reading Teacher to implement Orton Gillingham reading curriculum
• Work with Math Coach to implement Singapore math curriculum
• Helps with other Lower School and whole school duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior teaching experience at the lower elementary level preferred
• Familiarity with Orton Gillingham, Singapore math, & Responsive Classroom preferred
• Basic/Intermediate understanding and ability to use computers and technology including Google Suite products, basic office equipment, projectors, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumni, volunteers, and the public.
• Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential.
• Must successfully complete background screening and verification
• Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) – Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate. Frequently works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate.
• Regularly uses close and distance vision. Works at a computer screen for periods of time. Ability to observe students from various distances.
• Frequently required to move around the classroom, work at a desk for extended periods of time, frequently positions oneself to work with small children on the floor, frequently…