What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten–Grade 3 Instructional Assistant position at Maumee Valley Country Day School?
Type: Full Time Faculty
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: August 11, 2025 for orientation
Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking an innovative elementary teacher who uses a range of pedagogical techniques, including co-teaching, to reach all learners. An ideal candidate has experience differentiating instruction to lower school-aged students and creating lesson plans using real-world applications that reach a wide range of diverse learners. This part-time staff position reports to the Head of the Lower School and collaborates closely with the Kindergarten through Grade 3 faculty.
Lower School, K-3 Instructional Assistant
Maumee Valley Country Day School currently has an opening for an outstanding instructional assistant. The successful candidate must be a certified educator with experience working with elementary-age children and who possesses a true passion for developing a love of learning in his/her students.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Involved in the supervision of the class or small groups of students at tasks assigned by the teacher in curricular areas (e.g.: reading a story);
- Assists in providing for the physical needs of students as regards health/hygiene, dressing/undressing (as appropriate);
- Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and displays as directed;
- Assists the students to/from specialists classes; assists in the supervision during assemblies, recess, and car line;
- Accompany students to field trips and chaperone a small group of students;
- Assumes the supervision of students as scheduled;
- Involved in the observation of students and documentation of learning experiences;
- Actively engages in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor;
- Demonstrates a love for teaching and working with children
- Differentiates instruction to provide enrichment for more capable students and remediation for students who need additional learning support;
- In partnership with the teaching team, use a variety of assessment practices to determine student progress levels and create reteaching opportunities to assist students;
- Implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young learners and uses best instructional practices to assist students in reaching high levels of academic growth;
- Places a high value on productive collaboration between themselves and their grade-level partners
- Displays a personal passion for keeping abreast of educational research and effective practice;
- May need to cover short-term absences of the teacher;
- Works independently with minimum supervision;
- Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Lower School.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to implement differentiated curricula and daily standards-based learning plans for a variety of learners
- Humor
- Flexibility
- Compassion
- Professionalism
- Resilience
- Motivation
- Innovation
- Familiarity with standards-based and mastery teaching and reporting
Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
- Experience working with children in a classroom setting
Background check:
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.
Maumee Valley is grounded in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.
