Job Details

• Facilitate student learning in core curriculum subjects including mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning
• Actively support the Head Teacher in implementing lessons using a variety of teaching techniques and learning structures
• Assist the Head Teacher in lesson preparation and execution by co-planning, collecting materials, preparing supplies, and organizing
• Conduct individual small group and individual learning sessions as requested by the Head Teacher
• Contribute to a classroom environment that facilitates the social-emotional development of each student
• Support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth through observation of student behavior and needs and consult with the school counselor and learning support staff
• Assume the role of the Head Teacher in the absence of the Head Teacher
• Attend in-service days as requested by the Head of Lower School
• Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (this includes recess, reception desk, carpool and/or lunch duties)
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, as well as work closely with other Lower School faculty around teaching and learning
• Effectively interact with a diverse population of students, families, faculty, and staff
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
• Model Thaden’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration

• Positive personality and love for children
• Interest in and in-depth knowledge about the teaching of early childhood students, including those from a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong interest in the social-emotional needs of early childhood students
• Highly collaborative and collegial manner
• Consistent, highly professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity
• Dedicated work ethic: proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage, organize, and prioritize work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High proficiency with teaching and learning technology accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule
• Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined. Committed to professional learning and growth
• Undergraduate degree in education or an appropriate content field
• Candidate must also complete the required background check

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions, cold, snow, and ice
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb
• Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate