What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Assistant Teacher - 2025-26 position at Ravenscroft School?
Ravenscroft is an independent, coeducational day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,250 students in grades PreK-12.
We are looking to welcome a Lower School Assistant Teacher into our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to: Head of Lower School
As a Lower School Assistant Teacher at Ravenscroft, here is what you get to do:
- Assist teachers by meeting with students in and out of classrooms in small groups and one-on-one settings
- Assist classroom teachers with daily whole group instruction
- Attend grade level PLC meetings to help plan for instruction with teachers
- Assist classroom teachers with clerical tasks such as copying, laminating, filing, and preparing classroom materials
- Assist classroom teachers with planning, organizing, and supervising Big Centers (PreK/K only)
- Provide supervision, as needed, during recess, lunch, rest time, and carpool
- Support and help manage grade level projects and special events
- Monitor and support the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal process for students and parents
- Assist with divisional clerical duties including coverage of the Front Office if/when needed
- Attend full faculty/staff meetings and Lower School division meetings
- Perform other duties as requested by Team Leader and the Head of the Lower School that would enhance the overall experience for students, parents, and teachers
Qualifications:
- Four year degree required; background in education or related fields
- Science of Reading related professional development is a plus
- Excellent communication skills; tact in dealing with adults and children in a school setting
- Experience working with young children in an educational setting
- Flexible, collaborative team player
- Ability to exercise good judgment and comply with school standards
- Physical requirements of the position must be met
- Confidentiality a must
