Posted: 18-Jun-25
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Beginning School Associate Teacher
School Overview
Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.
Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.
Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.
Beginning School
The Beginning School serves students in preschool and Kindergarten. We build safe, joyful, and connected classroom communities. We teach young children how to think, not merely what to think. We teach the whole child, offering children opportunities to engage using their hands, bodies, hearts, and minds. Through our rich and integrated curriculum, we encourage children to see themselves as artists, engineers, mathematicians, scientists, and authors. Authentic assessment strategies allow teachers to understand and support each child’s development and learning. Classroom schedules allow for longer periods of exploration and plenty of time learning and playing outdoors. In addition to the NAIS accreditation maintained by the whole school, the Beginning School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Position Summary
The Part-Time Beginning School Associate Teacher will work with children across PreK and Kindergarten classrooms, providing individual student support, small group support, and student supervision under the direction of the Beginning School administration and faculty. The Associate Teacher position is ideal for early service educators who are passionate about teaching in early childhood, growing their craft, and contributing to a dynamic, student-centered learning environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Work with teachers and administration to create supportive and collaborative classroom environments using age appropriate classroom management skills and strategies.
- Build strong relationships with all students in assigned grade level classrooms and provide on the spot support for children experiencing moments of challenge.
- Participate as a member of a collaborative, cooperative Beginning School team - sharing information and strategies to sustain healthy classroom communities.
- Support students in transitions in and around the Beginning School throughout the day and accompany classes in specialty spaces as needed.
- Participate in daily recess, lunch, and rest time supervision with assigned grade levels/classrooms.
- Participate in planning meetings and other professional meetings as needed during the assigned working hours.
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Other duties as required.
Skills and Requirements
- A love of and respect for very young children as learners and people, through difficult and joyful moments alike
- Strong communication skills
- Some knowledge of developmentally-appropriate practices with early childhood students
- Experience with or desire to begin working with multiple stakeholders in a school, including students, parents, faculty, and staff
- A bachelor's degree preferred
- Cultural competency both inside and outside of the classroom
- Flexibility and readiness to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands on attention
- Good cheer and warmth, balanced by demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and sound judgment
The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift up to 35 pounds;
- Easily move around a classroom and in outdoor play spaces for demonstrations and to support students in their work;
- Exhibit classroom management skills that balance a fun, creative environment for students while maintaining a safe learning environment;
- Manage frequent in-person interactions with numerous interruptions in a fast-paced environment;
- Work as part of a collaborative team.
Additional Information
This is a part-time (approximately 25 hours weekly), non-exempt position, beginning with sporadic hours the week of August 11 and a consistent schedule beginning on August 20th, with typical school breaks. This position reports to the Beginning School Principal. This part-time position is focused on working mostly with Pre-K students for the 2025-26 school year, there will be an opportunity to expand to working with Kindergarten and first grade students beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
For more information about the school, please visit www.rowlandhall.org
Equal Employment Opportunity
Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.