Kindergarten Teacher AID (2024-2025 School YEAR)

The Well School is looking to hire an enthusiastic Teacher’s Aide to support the Kindergarten program along with the Lower School. The right person will be nurturing, energetic, creative, and a team player, and he/she will have a love for nature and for supporting the whole child.

The Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide reports directly to the Kindergarten Primary Teacher. The Kindergarten Teacher's Aide supports the classroom teacher by assisting with instruction and tasks to accomplish classroom objectives. In the classroom, the responsibilities of the role may include helping to prepare classroom curriculum materials, supporting circle time, engaging children in learning center activities, working with students who need additional instruction, and discussing students' progress with their teacher. Teacher aides may work with small groups of students or with one student at a time. Additionally, they may confer with teachers on student performance, and they may oversee students outside of the classroom during recess, drop-off and pick-up, field trips, and related activities.

The Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide will seek to model the school’s philosophy, which focuses on the education of the whole child with an emphasis on promoting each child’s self-esteem and social development. The Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide will take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to work by 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and leave by 3:30 p.m. except on Thursdays when attendance at staff meetings is required

• Attend and help facilitate five Saturday school days throughout the academic year

• In a classroom of up to 15 students, create a developmentally appropriate, positive, caring, and inclusive environment that cultivates motivation and enthusiasm for and growth in learning

• Support Specials teachers (PA, Art, and Music)

• Monitor and engage with students in a variety of activities and educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, lunchtime, etc.) and ensure safety at all times

• Handle social, emotional, and behavioral issues as they arise

• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect in relating to children, families, visitors, and coworkers

• Report safety and wellness incidents to maintain students’ personal safety and adhere to state laws

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment

• Implement classroom curriculum, learning centers, and activities

• Ensure the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning

• Help plan lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development

• Ensure the development of positive relationships with children

• Observe each child and assist in assessing skills, interests, and needs, and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth

• Provide a comforting presence with the children

Qualification Requirements:

• A minimum of ECE credits or an Associate’s degree in elementary school or early childhood education or a bachelor's degree is preferred

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented

• High-energy and enthusiastic about working as a member of the Kindergarten team

• Must be able to participate in a physically active program

The Well School is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to tjmackey@wellschool.org