Position Summary:

Carlthorp School seeks a dynamic, dependable, and collaborative individual to serve as a part-time Math Teaching Assistant for grades K-6 for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting students in their mathematical learning journey, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive classroom environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Work with small groups of students or individuals to reinforce math skills and concepts under the direction of the lead teacher
• Provide targeted support during guided math activities, intervention blocks, or enrichment opportunities
• Support differentiated instruction and help implement accommodations/modifications for diverse learners

Assessment & Feedback

• Assist with grading student work, including classwork, homework, quizzes, and assessments
• Help organize and track student progress data to support instructional planning
• Prepare and organize instructional materials as directed
  

Classroom Management & Student Supervision

• Support the lead teacher in maintaining a respectful, productive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assist with behavior management and redirection strategies to support student engagement
• Provide classroom coverage when a math teacher is absent (short-term, internal coverage only)
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Attend team or grade-level meetings as needed to align on instruction and student support
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, students, and staff
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and school matters
  

General Support

• Assist with the setup and cleanup of classroom activities and materials
• Provide supervision during transitions, recess, or lunch as needed
• Participate in relevant professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; background in education, mathematics, or child development preferred
• Prior experience working with elementary-aged students in an instructional or support capacity
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Comfort with basic math content through Grade 6 and a willingness to learn school-specific curriculum approaches (e.g., Eureka Math, etc.)
• An interest in working with elementary-level students and a desire to pursue a career in education
• Ability to model a growth mindset and encourage persistence in learning
• Knowledge in Google Suite applications
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move about inside the classroom
• Ability to lift or carry materials up to 25 lbs
• Active engagement with children, including bending, kneeling, or sitting on the floor

About Carlthorp School

Welcome to Carlthorp School! From our all-school morning assembly to our rich and varied after-school offerings, Carlthorp School reaches out to its extended family in a thoughtful and meaningful way every day. Dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional growth of children, our highly qualified faculty and staff create a nurturing environment that inspires children to become life-long learners. Rigorous academics, including foreign language, are balanced with music, art, drama, service learning, and physical education. Accelerated classes challenge the gifted, and specialists make learning fun for everyone. Traditionally academic in approach within a warm and secure setting, Carlthorp School’s philosophy stresses our Code of Conduct and the cohesiveness of all constituents of the School’s family. Students live by the “Code,” which becomes a permanent part of their being. All children strive to do their personal best, inside school and out. Carlthorp School graduates are prepared to face the rigors of secondary school and the challenges of life. Not only are they talented critical thinkers and speakers, they are also good citizens who are responsible, respectful, and kind.

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