What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Beginning Co-Teacher/ Full-Time Student Teacher (Positions available in grades 1–5) position at Gindi Maimonides Academy?
Elementary Associate Co-Teacher Wanted: Must Love Wonder, Wiggly Chairs, and the Occasional Glitter Explosion
Are you the kind of person who celebrates wobbly tooth announcements like breaking news? Can you turn a morning meeting into a moment of connection, or a spelling list into a game show? If you’re passionate about education, energized by young learners, and excited to grow under the mentorship of an experienced teacher, this is the classroom you’ve been looking for.
This is an ideal role for someone currently in a credentialing or liberal studies program, or a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll be working side-by-side with a lead teacher, helping create joyful, structured, and meaningful learning experiences for our elementary students.
What Makes This Role Special: Our co-teachers are more than helpers, they are partners in the classroom. You’ll be invited into planning, encouraged to build strong relationships with students, and supported as you develop your voice as an educator. This is a place to grow your skills, find your rhythm, and discover just how fun and rewarding elementary teaching can be.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborating closely with a mentor teacher and grade-level team
- Supporting a positive classroom environment built on respect and encouragement
- Helping deliver instruction, provide feedback, and guide student growth
- Modeling and reinforcing high expectations for behavior and effort
- Learning classroom management strategies and instructional techniques in real time
- Showing up with curiosity, professionalism, and a love for kids
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone enrolled in or recently graduated from a teacher education program
- A bachelor’s degree (or working toward one in a dual degree/credential program)
- A warm, collaborative spirit and a growth mindset
- A love of elementary-aged kids and an appreciation for both their brilliance and their occasional lunchtime debates over which crayon is really "sky blue"
Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Why Maimonides: Gindi Maimonides Academy is a vibrant, inclusive independent Jewish day school serving nearly 600 students from preschool through 8th grade. Our campus is nestled between West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. We are full of joy, curiosity, and committed educators who believe deeply in nurturing the minds and hearts of every child.
Compensation & Growth: This is a paid position with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and potential advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are proud to build a team that is collaborative, diverse, and committed to continuous learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $45,000
