Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to begin August 2026. The assistant teacher supports the lead classroom teacher and is dedicated to a single grade level. Assistant teachers help with the planning and implementation of instruction, particularly in small groups or one-on-one, and participate in all activities of the school including weekly grade-level team meetings, faculty committees, Admission Open Houses, and professional development opportunities. 

Responsibilities and Duties: these are not written to be all inclusive and not limited to -

• Contribute to the planning and teaching of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities to meet student needs, particularly in small groups and one-on-one
• Assist students with developing emotional/social skills, embracing their evolving identity, and recognizing their individual worth 
• Help establish a classroom environment with clear and consistent routines and expectations to promote student autonomy and engagement
• Ensure the safety of each student by supervising arrival, dismissal, recess, and transitions between classrooms
• Support differentiated learning experiences 
• Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum design and student support strategies with the grade level team and specialist teachers
• Help prepare hands-on materials

Additional Duties

• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences 
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions
• ·Participate in and help support, Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Graduation and Admissions Events, as scheduled on weekdays and weekends
• Chaperone student field trips; some overnight
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration 
• Other related duties assigned by Supervisor

Benefits: 

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours
• Partial tuition remission is available
• Years of service bonus
• Paid professional development and continuing education

Reports To:  Head of Lower School

Job Type:  On-Site, Exempt/Salary, Regular Full-Time

Compensation: $71,000 - $84,000 annual

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• Experience working with elementary school students and families in a nurturing and supportive manner
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship
• Pass background check and references, provide negative TB test 
• Able to attain Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR, California Mandated Reporter & Anti-Harassment certifications

Skills and Characteristics: 

• Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics
• Desires a highly collaborative work environment
• Values innovation and creativity
• Growth mindset
• Conflict resolution
• Good sense of humor
• Passion for interacting with students in and outside of the classroom
• Positive team player, ready to contribute as needed
• Ability to use technology to enhance the classroom experience
• Motivation to use a range of resources that represent diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints

Equipment / Materials: 

• Apple/Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories
• Google Suite cloud applications
• Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories
• Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to visually monitor the room and students
• Prolong standing up to and above 80% of time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling
• Able to climb stairs, navigate sloping terrain, traverse multiple surface types
• Ability to move equipment/boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs

Work Environment: 

• Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions
• Ability to traverse multi surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel
• Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities
• Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors
• Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot