| Greensboro Day School’s mission is to develop the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to become constructive contributors to the world. POSITION: Lower School Assistant Teacher (Part-time 1st Grade Assistant) REPORTS TO: Assistant Lower School Director JOB PURPOSE: Greensboro Day School is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher for 1st grade to support students and Homeroom Teachers by providing a developmentally appropriate and engaging learning experience. Assistant Teachers model lifelong learning by pursuing relevant professional development and participating in professional development provided on campus. They are responsible for supporting the physical, social, academic, and emotional growth, safety, and well-being of all students. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Demonstrate general knowledge of the design of 1st-grade lessons including literacy, numeracy, social-emotional, and experiential learning
- Apply general knowledge about 1st grade/childhood development and pedagogy that includes an array of teaching methods
- Collaborate regularly with the Homeroom teacher and other teaching colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and teaching, learning, and assessment based on best practices
- Co-teach and teach lessons at times
- Support the homeroom teacher by making copies, filing paperwork, walking students to and from classes, and providing supervision during classes/lunch/breaks/recess
- Support the planning for diverse learners and differentiated instruction
- Provide a safe, nurturing, caring educational environment in which every student sees the teacher as an ally and accessible advisor in the student’s quest to succeed
- Independently manage the classroom with safety and security as the top priorities
- Model and promote enthusiasm for learning
- Help students develop habits of self-discipline, personal integrity, individual responsibility, self-advocacy, and pride in their work
- Establish a climate of respect for others, a commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of learners, and a collaborative approach to learning
- Create an environment that supports the ongoing development of social-emotional, ethical, and interpersonal skills
- Effectively manage classroom procedures, student behavior, organization of physical space and student discipline in collaboration with the Homeroom teacher and/or direct supervisor
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Participate in the Professional Growth and Development Program focusing on Planning and Preparation, Instruction, Classroom Environment, and Professional Responsibilities (Danielson Framework) as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Contribute to the life of the school through the completion of assigned duties and attendance at school events (examples include lunch and recess supervision, extra academic/social-emotional support for students, carpool, admission events, arts and athletic events, field trips, assemblies, and bus duty)
- Assist Admissions in screening current and prospective students as needed
- Model active, lifelong learning through participation and engagement in professional development, reflection, and self-evaluation
- Collaborate with and seek feedback from GDS colleagues, administrators, and other educators and experts through observations, conversations, and other professional development opportunities
- Attend department, division, and full faculty meetings
- Follow all school policies as stated in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- At least 2 years of teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of 1st grade/childhood development
- Enjoy working with children
- Proficient in the use of technology as a classroom tool
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
- The ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
- The ability to work as a collaborative team member and manage conflict with colleagues, students, and parents
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Greensboro Day School’s mission
- Adaptive and flexible
- Sense of humor is appreciated
Working conditions Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors. Assistant teachers are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Physical requirements Assistant teachers of young children must be able to assist them in toileting, hand washing, nose-blowing, etc. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease, and they must be able to sit on small chairs and the floor. Some evening and weekend commitments including school celebrations, admissions, and athletic events, concerts, and plays are encouraged as part of the job. Direct reports There are no direct reports for assistant teachers. Approved by: Date Revised: Accepting a job offer at GDS acknowledges that the employee understands and agrees to the duties and expectations of the role as outlined in the job description. Per the Employee Handbook, this job description will change from time to time. |
