Educational Assistant

Job Description: Educational Assistant 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Instructional

Reports to: Head of the Lower School

Summary Description

The Educational Assistant helps with all aspects of the lower school program.  Working alongside faculty, the educational assistant will help plan, prepare, and deliver educational programming as well as support the day-to-day schedule of our Lower School classes.  The Educational Assistant will take part in classroom maintenance and management as appropriate, and will participate in assisting with student learning. The Pine School is dedicated to creating an active and robust learning environment for all its students, and to building a supportive School community. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Classroom maintenance 
• Material preparation
• Lunchroom assistance
• Small group work in all subject areas
• Individual help - one-on-one with students
• Delivery of instruction to the whole group when needed
• Playground/QUEST/Extended Day supervision
• Any other duties needed to help fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Qualification Requirements

• 2-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in independent schools.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in educational technologies.
• Successful track record of collaboration and working with a wide range of learners.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere with both adults and children.
• Qualified applicants should possess both practical and applicable knowledge and understanding of child development as it relates to academics and social-emotional learning.
• Successful applicants will have completed coursework or certification in elementary education or a comparable field.  
• Ability to build relationships with staff and School families and to work collegially and collaboratively with a team. 
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to move files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. 

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions, and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, and races.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Note: These position descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within each classification. These position descriptions should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in each position. Nothing contained in these position descriptions restricts Pines’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to any position at any time.