POSITION: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Lower School Head

Responsibilities:

Educational

• Supports the teacher in implementing and delivering a classroom program that adheres to the current grade-level curriculum, tailoring the instruction to address the needs, special talents, learning styles, and pace of each individual child as well as the collective class.

• Assists the teacher in the planning and preparation of the learning environment, including setting up and maintaining the classroom learning centers and preparing and/or obtaining needed supplies, materials, and textbooks. This process should be conducted in an organized, thorough, and timely manner.

• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner at all times, which reflects the mission and philosophy of the Academy.

• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with parents through the support of the classroom teacher. Assists the teacher in communicating information about classroom activities and the individual development of their children.

• Ensures the safety of the children at all times.

• Treats children, parents, faculty, staff, and administration with dignity and respect and practices positive approaches to discipline, as outlined in the Academy’s Discipline Policy.

• Works with the teacher to keep the Lower School Head apprised of children’s progress, potential problems, or needed consultation between parents, teachers, and the Lower School Head.

Administrative

• If the teacher is not available, maintains and reports absences and lateness according to established procedures.

• Assists the teacher in maintaining students' grades and reports these grades on report cards according to established procedures, and as they pertain to completion of report cards.

• Attends all regularly scheduled and special faculty meetings and liturgies

• Assists the teacher in maintaining an orderly arrangement, appearance, and décor of his/her classroom; maintains sanitary conditions for faculty and students.

• On a rotating basis, will be responsible for assuming the supervision duties of arrival and/or departure carpool, recess, lunch, etc., as assigned or needed.

Professional

• Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, seminars, courses, and other professional development opportunities to further enhance professional and personal growth.

• Must be willing to fully participate with the Lower School Head in performance evaluations and in assessing development activities and personal improvements needed to ensure continuing professional and personal growth.

Qualifications:

• Prior Experience working in an academic environment

• Necessary certification attained
• 1 year of experience working in a childcare setting.
• 1 year of experience in teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Compensation: 

• Between $23-$31k, depending on education and years of teaching experience.

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and LTD paid for by the Academy
• 403b Contribution - 2.5% match after 1 year of service
• FSA Contribution option for health or dependent care
• Tuition Remission
• Free Before and After-Care costs for an employee’s children who attend SJA
• Tuition Reimbursement for Graduate Programs
• Professional Development

About St. James Academy

St. James is located 20 miles from Baltimore on a beautiful 89-acre campus. St. James Academy is a PreK through 8 Episcopal day school in Monkton, Maryland.

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