Jackson, Wyoming
McLean, Virginia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted: 14-Aug-24
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
Eagle Hill School, a life-changing experience, offers children who learn differently the opportunity to grow into capable, resilient students with the self-confidence and character necessary to meet the challenges they will face beyond Eagle Hill.
Job Title: Assistant Teacher FLSA Classification: Exempt
Duration: 10 Month Contract annually renewable Employment Category: Full Time, Faculty
Purpose: The Assistant Teacher plays an integral role in the instructional program by working closely with the Classroom Teacher, helping to provide high-quality instruction that meets the needs of each child in his/her class. Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported. The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the Assistant Teacher is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through his/her daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill community.
Reports to: Division Head - Lower School
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Teacher, the Assistant Teacher provides instruction to students enrolled in classes, including activities and study hall. Assistant Teachers are responsible for assisting the Teacher throughout the day and either supervising a study hall or leading an activity between 2:00 and 4:00 in addition to eating lunch with an assigned table of children Monday-Thursday.
- Help to implement daily lessons, planned by the Classroom Teacher, that reflect the ‘best practices’ in the field of education of children with learning disabilities and that provide motivating, intellectually stimulating, remedial instruction
- Help students to develop problem-solving, appropriate risk-taking, social, and self-regulation skills
- Participate in morning staff and other meetings to assess student progress and set goals with the child’s entire educational team
- Prioritize job expectations effectively by managing professional time and setting professional goals.
- Participate in staff development provided by the school
- Perform assigned duties, including varied recess and daily duties
- Assume additional responsibilities assigned including attendance at school events or educational events
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Eagle Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by state or federal law in its employment, admissions practices, vocational opportunities or access to and treatment in programs or activities, in accordance with Title IX, Section 504 if the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII, the American Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable federal and state law. Retaliation against anyone complaining of discrimination is strictly prohibited. If an applicant needs assistance, or requires a reasonable accommodation, to complete the employment application, they should contact Human Resources at (203) 622-9240.
Expected Credentials:
- It is expected that all Assistant Teachers will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. To be considered for a future Teacher position, Assistant Teachers are expected to complete a Master’s Degree in an appropriate instructional area (i.e. special education, literacy).