Associate Teacher

Associate Teacher

The Academy School – Berkeley, California

Full-Time | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | 2025–2026 School Year

Position Overview

The Academy School, an independent K–8 school in Berkeley, is seeking a full-time Associate Teacher to join our team for the 2025–2026 school year. This role provides essential daily support across our K–8 program, with a primary focus on Kindergarten through 4th grade. The Associate Teacher is also our in-house substitute, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continuity of learning when teachers are absent.

This is a foundational role in our school community—ideal for someone who is collaborative, dependable, eager to learn, and excited to work closely with experienced lead teachers in a warm, rigorous academic environment.

We aim to fill this position immediately, and no later than  January 5th .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support in K–4 and additional support in grades 5–8 as needed
• Substitute teach across subject areas when teachers are absent
• Assist lead teachers with instruction, classroom routines, small-group work, and student supervision
• Support recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal duties
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment
• Communicate positively and professionally with students, colleagues, and families
• Uphold school values and contribute to a culture of kindness, curiosity, and academic challenge

Schedule

• 8:00 AM–4:30 PM , Monday through Friday
• Full-time, on-campus role

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly or salaried compensation, depending on experience
• Paid President’s Week Break:  February 16–20, 2026
• Paid Spring Break:  March 30–April 3, 2026
• Health benefits (if applicable based on final structure)
• Professional development opportunities
• Possibility of contract renewal for the  2026–2027  school year

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, or youth program setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• A calm, steady presence—especially when stepping into a classroom at short notice
• Growth-oriented mindset and willingness to learn from master teachers
• Ability to support a wide range of learners with warmth, patience, and high expectations
• Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented

Start Date

• As soon as possible
• No later than  January 5, 2026

To Apply

Please send a résumé and brief statement of interest to:

cpenney@theacademyschool.org

Include “Associate Teacher Position” in the subject line.