Associate Teacher, Lower School

Deadline: May 29, 2026
District/Organization: The Roeper School
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

Associate Teacher, Lower School
Full-Time, Faculty

The Roeper School is where gifted students love to learn. At Roeper we are outstanding educators, teachers, and professionals who use our skills to nurture growth and encourage lifelong learning. We are individuals who lead in the classroom and guide our students with respect following the mission and philosophy of the school. Be part of the faculty that educates and inspires learners in a student-centric, creative, collaborative educational environment.

Position Summary
The Associate Teacher is a supportive partner to the Homeroom Teacher in a mixed-age elementary classroom. Together the teachers provide an intellectually challenging, creative, and differentiated educational program for gifted learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the Homeroom Teacher in delivering instruction using a variety of best practice curricular approaches.
• Support the Homeroom Teacher in providing for the social and emotional development of the students
• Collaborate with Homeroom Teacher in implementing a multicultural and culturally relevant curriculum.
• Support the Homeroom Teacher in their responsibility to share student learning and progress.
• Maintain effective communication with the Homeroom Teacher, colleagues, and administration.
• Attend faculty meetings, participate in committees, and provide supervision for lunch, recess, and after school as required
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned

Skills:

• Work or student teaching experience providing classroom instruction in an elementary school
• Committed to supporting and collaborating with Homeroom Teacher
• Demonstrated instructional and communication skills
• Ability to form collaborative work relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency work in order to perform responsibilities in accordance with Roeper’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A collegial approach and congenial temperament

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
• One to two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Teaching certification preferred, but not required

Benefits
Roeper offers competitive compensation and benefits include

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition reduction for students
• Paid sick time
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and school breaks

Salary Consideration: Faculty, Associate Teacher
The Associate Teacher position allows those newly entering the education field to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting and assisting the Homeroom Teacher. Starting salaries for the Associate Teacher position are based on years of classroom teaching experience. Starting salaries for full-time faculty with one to five years of experience are from $36K . Salaries for part-time employment are pro-rated based on employment percentage.

Location:

• Lower School Campus, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Apply to be part of the Roeper Community by providing

• Resume
• Letter of interest addressing the following questions:
  • What is your statement of educational philosophy?
  • Describe your professional experience working in a collaborative partnership in an educational environment.
  • Describe how your previous work experience and education have prepared you for this position.
  • Are there specific extracurricular activities or sports in which you have background or interest in taking a leadership role?

Applicants should apply online by visiting our website, https://www.roeper.org/recruitment, and clicking on the Associate Teacher.

Prospective applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation to use the online employment application system may contact Human Resources at 248-203-7300 for assistance.

The Roeper School is an equal opportunity employer. In alignment with The Roeper School’s mission and commitment to belonging, we welcome applicants who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that strengthen our school community. Learn more at www.roeper.org.

E-mail: jennifer.macleodkulm@roeper.org