LOWER SCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER (IIs-VIIs)

The Lower School Associate Teacher reports to the applicable Division Director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The Lower School Associate Teacher partners on instruction with an interdisciplinary approach, finding authentic ways to connect course materials to students’ understandings. Our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Teacher in encouraging lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various open-ended materials: blocks, paint, clay, paper, wood, sand, and water.

• Assist the Group Teacher in developing, revising, and teaching of Lower School curriculum (Nursery through Second Grade).
• Collaborate with Group Teacher, the Students Support Team, Specialists, and Division Directors to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies.
• Assist the Group Teacher in maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, and administrators.
• Assist the Group Teacher in writing reports and conducting Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Assist the Group Teacher in providing curriculum updates to Learning Specialists in supporting ongoing education.
• Attend weekly Staff Meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or related field

• Prior teaching experience and/or professional field experience is a plus
• Developmental knowledge of and experience with early childhood and elementary aged children
• Experience developing and revising curriculum with an integrative approach
• Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues and children
• Familiarity with project-based, experiential teaching and lesson development
• Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
• Effective classroom management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

City and Country School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with interest in developing diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. City and Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship, or disability.