New York, New York
Seattle, Washington
Posted: 23-Jan-26
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Position Title: Lower School Associate Teacher
Reports to: Lower School Division Director
Role Duration: 10 months, full time at an hourly rate of compensation
School Day: 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. with the occasional faculty meeting from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Position Summary:
Ashley Hall School seeks a collaborative and student-centered Lower School Associate teacher who supports a team of Lead Teachers in delivering engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Working closely with classroom teachers, the Associate Teacher helps create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development. This role assists with small-group instruction, classroom organization, assessment support, and daily routines, while fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. The successful candidate demonstrates flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting students and colleagues in a dynamic, team-oriented Lower School setting.
Other key responsibilities include
- building relationships with each child and their family
- providing a positive learning environment for children
- co-creating opportunities for growth of the whole child
- using positive guidance techniques
- co-teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution
- assessing students' learning and documenting it through digital media, and portfolios
- co-planning curriculum to be age, stage, and individually appropriate
- working with a Lead instructor to provide differentiated learning
- co-designing and delivering a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy that engages and honors all learners and embraces diverse perspectives
- co-preparing documentation for students and families
- partnering with parents about their child's progress
- maintaining a clean and orderly classroom, common areas and playground
Physical Demands
- While reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, this work involves approximately 50% standing/moving about the classroom and 50% bending and lifting. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for periods of time, sit on the floor, and be active for up to 6 hours/day is required.
Education Preferred:
- Associate’s Degree in a related field required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- experience in a school setting, especially an independent school
- A commitment to the teaching field
- Familiarity or experience teaching in a Reggio Emilia Program or an openness to learning about Reggio Emilia
- A commitment to differentiated learning and a strong pedagogical approach to supporting diverse learners
- A commitment to a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy to engage and honor all learners and embrace diverse perspectives
FLSA Status: Academic-Hourly-Non-Exempt
Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School. It is currently in the strategic phase of a Middle Years Programme candidacy with the intention of pursuing Diploma Programme candidacy thereafter.
Interested candidates are required to submit an official application, including a cover letter, through Ashley Hall’s website at www.ashleyhall.org/employment to be considered for the position.
As part of the online application, candidates will be required to upload a cover letter, resume, and list of references to be considered for the position.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to both:
Kimberly Ells-Payne, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Email: ellsk@ashleyhall.org
Christie Powell, Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Email: powellc@ashleyhall.org
Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.