Positions:

· 10-month contract (mid-August – early-June)

o Additional summer hours available through CCDSummer Camp

· Hours based on grade-level needs (30 – 40 hours per week)

o Additional hours may be available through our Extended Day programs

Salary: Salary commensurate with that of a teacher assistant

Summary: The collaborative teacher works alongside the lead teachers in the assigned grade level to enhance student learning and ensure that grade-level expectations are met. This assistant role involves actively collaborating with the teaching team to monitor student progress, provide individualized support, and facilitate both small-group and whole-class instruction. The position focuses on meeting the unique needs of each student through thoughtful instructional strategies and close collaboration with the grade-level team to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Specifications:

· Commitment to the school’s virtues, mission, and professional standards

· Bachelor’s degree in education and teaching certification

· Minimum of two years’ experience teaching children preferred

· Desire and initiative to support the curriculum differentiation for students to meet program expectations

· Skill and comfort facilitating aimswebPlus and progress monitoring platforms to determine student needs

· Confidence and flexibility to work collaboratively with a diverse group of constituencies

· Primary (elementary) grade teaching experience

· Understanding of high-quality instruction, including the science of reading

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinating

· Support the administration of grade-level benchmarking assessments and progress monitoring

· Plan and implement intervention and enrichment for students who are above and below benchmark

· Provide support for the adherence of student accommodation and action plans

· Observe and note students’ progress or behaviors that will assist the lead teacher and student in meeting goals and expectations

· Participate in opening and closing meetings, team planning sessions, and other meetings as advised by the administration

· Adhere to the school’s professional expectations and character virtues

· Read and edit student progress reports for accuracy and consistency as a support to lead teachers

· Facilitate Learning Lab

Teamwork, Planning

· Establish and maintain open communication with the lead teaching team

· Work in collaboration with lead teachers to provide innovative learning opportunities

· Be knowledgeable and prepared to teach the class in the absence of the lead teacher

· Communicate initiatives, updates, and progress via data, observations, and work samples to lead teachers, support services, and the division head as needed.

Child Safety, Care, Guidance

· Be familiar with and adhere to the division’s and school’s policies and procedures

· Ensure the safety of children and the environment

· Help with the care and supervision of students during conference days

· Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined and achieve goals

· Support students during lunch and recess times

· Support other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School

Interested candidates should email a resume, educational philosophy, and cover letter to Mark Morawski, head of lower school, at morawskim@countryday.net. For more information about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net. Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

About Cincinnati Country Day School

Cincinnati Country Day School, established in 1926, is a private, co-educational, independent, college preparatory school serving children from early childhood (18 months) to grade 12. The school is located in Indian Hill on a beautiful 62-acre campus with more than 850 students from 36 public school districts and 65 zip codes.

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