What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position at Hammond School?
Hammond Lower School seeks a dynamic and innovative individual committed to teaching the whole child to join our early childhood team, working with PreKindergarten 4-year-olds and Kindergarten 5-year-olds. We seek an experienced teacher who is intellectually curious and will be committed to a developmentally aligned, student-centered classroom.
This full-time exempt position is an Assistant Teacher position. Assistant Teachers support lead teachers in preparing materials, supervising and assisting students throughout the school day, and communicating with parents and colleagues as needed. Candidates of interest must be supportive, organized, and able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The ideal candidate will possess early childhood classroom experience and a strong background and training in early childhood teaching and learning.
We seek teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally aligned models of teaching and learning. We understand the importance of instructional design and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to incorporate a variety of instructional methods and strategies to address a variety of learning styles and possess a record of excelling in a collegial environment.
Required: Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Education or related field. Graduate work preferred.
Reporting: Assistant Teachers report to the Head of Lower School.
A completed application will include the following components:
- Cover letter expressing interest, related experiences, and thoughts on best practices for teaching and learning.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Names of three references and contact information.
The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Helen Kiser, Head of Lower School.
Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
