General Position Description

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with the daily program under the direction of the Lead Classroom Teacher. The Assistant Teacher is flexible and committed to a continuous process for professional growth and a collegial member of the Lower School teaching team and of the FFS faculty and staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing a creative, engaging and stimulating classroom program that entails a high level of collaboration amongst students, includes interdisciplinary, project-based work, and which utilizes educational technologies appropriately both on-campus and in the FFS@Home program if necessary;
• Instruct children in small and large groups, and work one-on-one with students;
• Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students;
• Direct all parental inquiries to the Lead Teacher;
• Be available for individual meetings at the direction of the Lead Teacher;
• Use positive and productive techniques for improving student behavior;
• Help with maintaining classroom materials and general housekeeping tasks;
• Integrate the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, community and stewardship into the curriculum and when interacting with community members;
• Assist in the Extended Day and Otter Camp programs when required;
• Other related duties as assigned.