Elementary Assistant Teacher (3rd/4th grade)

Employment Type: Full time, 10 months, benefits eligible

Start Date:  August 2026

Job Summary:

Paideia is a pre-K-12 college preparatory school of over 1,000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta; the elementary school enrolls approximately 300 students. The elementary program includes thirteen full-day, self-contained classrooms. There are two teachers in each class of twenty-six to twenty-eight children. Teachers work together as a lead teacher and assistant or as two co-lead teachers. Children remain with their own teacher throughout the day, with the exception of classes with specialists, including art, music, physical education, and library.

Paideia’s philosophy is based on the belief that to educate well, schools must be individualized. The elementary school faculty emphasizes the acquisition of basic academic skills. The development of social skills is an important part of every learning experience at Paideia. Teachers frequently employ nontraditional means to achieve these traditional goals. Most academic work in the elementary school level is carried out through individually prescribed instruction in mixed-age or multi-age classrooms that emphasize individual challenge and achievement rather than competition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assistant teachers at Paideia are considered full teachers with classroom teaching and curricular responsibilities. The biggest difference between lead and assistant teachers is the number of years of classroom experience and the types of classroom responsibilities. Assistant teachers participate in parent conferences, curriculum development, student assessment, professional development, faculty meetings, etc. It is a wonderful opportunity for a less experienced teacher to collaborate with an experienced one.

Required Skills and Abilities:

We are looking for someone who has a passion for learning and a desire to develop a knowledge of current best practices in early elementary education; a love and understanding of children and early childhood; a knowledge, understanding, and successful exhibition of learning strategies to support all students, skills in integrating curriculum; clear communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team to create a positive, nurturing environment for all students.

Minimum Quali?cations:

Applicants must have a BA in a related ?eld and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience teaching elementary-aged students.

Application Notes:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references via our online application.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A robust bene?ts package is offered for bene?ts-eligible positions. Paideia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, our focus on social/emotional learning alongside rigorous academic offerings, as well as opportunities for extracurricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org.