What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher position at Saint Andrew's Episcopal School?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Overview :
The Transitional Kindergarten (TK-A) Assistant Teacher will assist the TK-Teacher and support a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 4 to 5 years old, focusing on bridging the gap between preschool and kindergarten. They will assist in fundamental academic and social skills to prepare them for a smooth transition into kindergarten. The assistant teacher will assist in creating engaging lessons that cater to individual needs, assessing progress regularly.
Reports To : Head of Lower School
Job Type : On-Site, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
Responsibilities and Duties : these are not written to be all inclusive and not limited to
Assists with creating, adapting, and implementing age-appropriate learning tools and curriculum
Collaborates with Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers to assist and support the TK Teacher in adapting their learning tools and curriculum that bridges the gap between the programs
Assist in maintaining appropriate classroom order and instruction
Assist students with developing emotional / social skills, embracing their evolving identity, and recognizing their individual worth
Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences
Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions.
Participate in and 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 as 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
Discounted pet Insurance 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
Requirements
Qualifications :
At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or child development units from accredited college and possess / obtain a CA Child Development Permit
Prefer Bachelor's in Education, Early Childhood or Child Development
Experience in teaching Pre-K and / or Kindergarten students in a classroom environment
Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship
Pass background check and provide negative TB test
Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 2 months of employment
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