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Bullis School seeks a Lower School Teaching Assistant to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Teaching Assistants work closely with Kindergarten and First-grade homeroom teachers in various ways to facilitate and maintain a healthy, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Strong candidates will be highly collaborative and demonstrate a commitment to facilitating a learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers starting out in the field, working on advanced degrees, or wishing to participate fully in the school day with few demands outside of school. This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School. 

Lower School Teaching Assistants will support the K-1 homeroom teachers to create the conditions for discovery both inside and outside of the classroom by supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate, and explore. Inside the classroom, the Teaching Assistant may lead one-on-one small group instruction - listening while students read, reviewing or reinforcing class lessons, or helping them find information for assignments. They will help the homeroom teacher prepare lesson materials, stock supplies, and set up classroom equipment. They will assist with transitions and supervise students on the playground and in the hallway. Successful Lower School Teaching Assistants are committed to building positive relationships with students and use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior.  

Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C..  Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation, and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education.  To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.  We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

Qualities of a Bullis Lower School Teaching Assistant

• Appreciates and respects elementary-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike
• Knowledgeable about developmental milestones and possesses a deep belief in learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on lessons and activities
• Demonstrates a consistent commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Collaborative and able to work smoothly and closely with homeroom teachers
• Displays good cheer, humor, listening skills, patience, and warmth balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented and organized with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, record-keeping, and demands for attention effectively and efficiently

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, including iPad integration 

• Experience with a structured literacy program which includes phonics instruction, Writer’s Workshop, and inquiry-based learning

Search Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.

Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

About Bullis School

Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics.

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