SUMMARY

The Lower School Associate Teacher assists the three lead teachers in educating a diverse group of learners within an atmosphere of kindness, while upholding all aspects of the MJS mission and Holy Child goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Instruction

• Works with the teachers to plan and implement a program of instruction suitable to the academic and social/emotional needs of the students

• Works with small groups of students or individual students in order to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all learners

• Helps provide the teachers with important information about student progress by sharing information about observations of students with the lead teacher as well as the Student Support Team (SST). 

• May be asked to instruct or manage the whole class of students, according to teacher lesson plans or provided curriculum materials.

• Assists the teacher in assessing students’ needs and progress by helping to administer the AIMS assessments 3 times a year with the learning specialists. 

• Will participate in any necessary professional development and training as needed for student success.

Curriculum

• Helps the teacher prepare materials for lessons, including photocopying, laminating, cutting, organizing, collating, filing.

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and new programs

Classroom Management & Organization

• Helps the teacher with classroom displays of student work and organize materials

• Works with the teachers to ensure that consistent behavior standards and/or behavior plans are applied

• Communicates promptly with lead teachers when incidents occur

Professional Development

• Attends workshops and training as directed

• Participates in MJS Faculty Professional Growth Review process

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge of childhood development and pedagogy

• Dynamic, engaging personality

• Knowledge of and ability to support current technology (Macs and iPads) throughout the curriculum, Apple teacher certification desired

• Collaborative and flexible team player

• Sense of humor and love of this age group

• Supportive, nurturing, warm personality

• Experience in a faith-based or independent schools a plus

OTHER DUTIES

• Understands that daily and weekly schedule may change depending on the direction of the teacher, maintains a flexible attitude

• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students and parents

• Attends faculty meetings as required

• Performs supervisory duties at lunch and recess, before and after school, as assigned

• Helps supervise field trips

• Maintains a positive, calm attitude

• Maintains a cooperative attitude with all constituents of working together for the needs of the students

• May be asked to help photograph students in action in the classroom and on field trips

• May be asked to step in to work in other classrooms if necessary as a substitute when the need arises

• Maintains excellent communication with the lead teacher and colleague

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE and JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in child development or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with school aged children required

• Must pass a background fingerprint clearance

• Must pass a health screening and TB test

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, read printed materials and tell the difference among colors. The employee must be able to push or pull up to 25 pounds for some job duties may be needed. This role will require long periods of standing and walking. Frequent bending, reaching, squatting/kneeling, twisting. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job the employee works in an environment where the noise level is usually moderate and constant distractions due to constant foot traffic, and people talking. Employees are subject to indoor and outdoor working conditions with most work occurring indoors. 

HAZARDS

Exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Mayfield Junior School community. We welcome qualified candidates in the areas of academics, administration, and operations to join our team. Mayfield Junior School is an Equal Employment Opportunity private institution and operates in conformance with applicable state and federal discrimination laws.