Lower School Assistant Teacher - Grades 2-5

About Woodstock Day School

Founded in 1973, Woodstock Day School (WDS) is a progressive, independent school set on a 40-acre campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. Located midway between the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties and roughly two hours north of Manhattan, WDS is a board-certified member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and offers a unique and inclusive educational experience to approximately 200 students from nursery school through grade twelve.

WDS believes that there is no such thing as an “average” student, and our combination of purposefully small class sizes, intensely committed faculty and a culture of individual respect empowers our students to aim high, shape and achieve their personal goals, and prepares them to make a positive difference in a complex world. Added to the program in 2003, our middle and upper schools offer outstanding programs for grades 6-12, helping students discover their passions, achieve academic and personal excellence and demonstrate a commitment to service. WDS actively seeks to build a diverse community of educators.

Summary

The Lower School Teaching Assistant assists the Lead Teacher in 2nd-5th Grade classroom-related activities with and for the children, including leading small groups and general supervision of students. They will also support the classroom in maintaining the physical classroom space.

Ideal candidates embrace a range of pedagogical approaches, are excited about teaching in a progressive community and have demonstrated a commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

As directed by and in support of the lead teachers:

• Assist with small group centers during Language Arts and Social Studies lessons.
• Monitor and supervise children in support of and providing for their safety, welfare and well-being.
• Be present with and responsive to the children in support of their learning, play, social interactions, transitions and needs.
• Manage daily opening and closing checklists, including set up, breakdown and re-filing supplies.
• Assist with administrative and record-keeping duties such as forms, files and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of classroom spaces and materials.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with the Lead Teacher, as well as essential parent/teacher events such as curriculum night, parent conferences and classroom celebrations.
• Support Specialist Teachers and the children during Specials classes. Support substitute teacher in lead teacher’s absence.
• Be informed about daily /weekly class-related information, as well as about the children and their families through reading shared emails and documents, participating in conversations, asking questions, and being conscious about follow-through.
• Occasionally support in other classrooms on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, post-secondary degree or certification preferred Experience working with elementary aged children.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required

• Attention to detail with children and to keeping their surroundings safe, clean, orderly and beautiful. Respectful interaction with children, parents and colleagues.
• Knowledge of basic principles of child development and the willingness to learn and apply WDS curriculum and child-centered pedagogy.
• Ability to supervise students and support their activities, while having an understanding of multitasking when it is necessary and safe to do so.
• Commitment to seeing each child as an individual.
• Ability to work congenially with colleagues, communicate effectively, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and respect confidentiality.
• Ability to join or lead in physical activities including movement exercises, walking, possibly standing for long periods. To be at ease with writing legibly, cutting, singing, storytelling, movement, crafts and cleaning.
• Ability to be flexible and fluid, and responsive to changing needs.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, resume, three references and salary requirements as attachments, via e-mail to with Lower School Assistant Teacher in the subject line.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18