What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Associate Teacher position at NAPS | Naval Academy Primary & Secondary?
Naval Academy Primary and Secondary (NAPS) is seeking an Associate Teacher to support the Lead Kindergarten teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for students. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and the broader school community, the Associate Teacher helps facilitate daily instruction, supports students’ academic and social-emotional development, and contributes to the overall success of the classroom.
This position is ideal for an enthusiastic, collaborative educator who is passionate about working with children, values teamwork, and is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, curiosity, and lifelong learning.The Associate Teacher will be responsible for assisting students in reading and math groups, teaching or assisting in phonics, and understanding the importance of routines.
The ideal candidate will be aware of the NAPS community, understand our school culture and the importance of military families. We are looking for a person that is flexible, a self starter and a great team player with the ability to be creative and high energy to meet elementary student needs.
This position is 7.5 hours a day/37 hours a week. This interested candidate will be a key member of our staff working on meeting the school’s mission and goal statements throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, classroom activities, and learning experiences that support student growth.
- Participate in formal and informal communication with parents
- Create and enforce classroom rules
- Participate in grade level meetings
- Meet with Administration regarding classroom or academic concerns
- Observe student progress and share relevant feedback with the Lead Teacher
- Help maintain a safe, organized, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment
- Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play, lunch, and other assigned duties
- Communicate student safety concerns, significant behavioral incidents, and other relevant observations promptly to the Lead Teacher and appropriate school personnel.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
- Kind and nurturing to meet student needs
- Team player and works well with others
- Participates in professional development
- Flexible and cooperative in meeting the school needs
Requirements:
- An understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices, or a willingness to continue learning in these areas
- Relevant classroom or childcare experience preferred
- Early childhood education coursework, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or other relevant educational preparation preferred, depending on classroom assignment
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or 90 Hours Child-Care Certification
About NAPS:
NAPS is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of children in Annapolis and the surrounding communities. Our small class sizes enable teachers to provide individualized attention, catering to each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
Our faculty, which includes military spouses and parents, is uniquely equipped to support students through transitions and to cultivate a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The curriculum is enriched by special programs such as Art, Technology, French, Library, Music, Physical Education, and Mindfulness, all of which are designed to create lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
We value the engagement of parents as partners in their children’s educational experience, offering numerous opportunities for involvement through classroom activities, field trips, fundraising, and community events. Supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees, NAPS is committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and sustainable environment for every child.
We serve those that serve.
The Associate Teacher reports to the designated Lead Teacher for daily classroom responsibilities and works under the supervision of school administration.
Salary: $40,000 annually.
To Apply: Please complete the required application form on the NAPS website.
Salary : $40,000