Associate Teacher
Position:
Associate Teachers at Trinity School are inquisitive, nurturing, fun-loving, flexible, and
creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve
themselves in areas of the school beyond their classroom walls. The Associate Teacher is
responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in fulfilling all of his/her responsibilities in
accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or a specific subject

area

• Georgia State Teaching Certificate/License or equivalent from another state

(preferred)
Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead

Teacher

• Models appropriate behavior for students
• Works with students in whole groups, one-on-one, and in small groups
• Understands and supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially,

emotionally, and behaviorally

• Uses technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively
• Understands responsible digital citizenship
• Collaborates with colleagues and staff to support the school community
• Communicates proficiently in oral and written forms
• Participates in associated duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess
• Takes initiative to fulfill typical teacher responsibilities and demonstrate a

willingness to problem solve atypical situations

• Other duties as assigned

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 the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and
arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a salaried exempt position, not eligible for overtime, under the Fair Labor
Standards Act.

This position reports to the Lead Teacher and the Division Head.
Work Hours

• Generally, Faculty will work Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 7:40 AM–3:15 PM,

Wednesdays 7:40 AM - 4:30 PM, and Fridays 7:40 AM – 2:15 PM. Associate
Teachers need to remain with the class until the last student leaves.

• Generally, new Faculty will work the hours above except Tuesday afternoon when

new employees have New Faculty Academy for an additional 30 minutes.

• Faculty and Staff rotate weekly morning carpool which starts at 7:30 AM and

afternoon carpool which lasts a minimum of 30 minutes.

• When necessary, the employee must be flexible in the ability to work more than

her/his regular daily or weekly schedule to complete duties and/or be available for
parent conversations and consultations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.