What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position at Soundview School?
Soundview is a small independent school for children from Early Childhood through 8th Grade. We offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years programs in multi-age classrooms. The curriculum is inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, and planned collaboratively by the teaching team and IB Coordinator.
The Early Childhood assistant teaching position is an exciting opportunity for a progressive, collaborative, inquiry-minded teacher. The teacher will join our Early Years teaching team to deliver instruction to a multi-age class. This position will require supporting the lead teachers and preparing the classroom environment. In addition, the teacher will support Soundview’s Before- and After-School Care program. Summer Camp positions may also be available.
Basic Duties of All Teachers Include:
- Care for the social, emotional, and developmental needs of students and families.
- Collaborative planning with teaching teams.
- Various supervisory duties.
- Full participation in the life of the school and students, including evening and weekend events.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS from an accredited college or university.
- Excellent classroom management skills and knowledge of child development.
- Classroom experience and/or teaching certificate preferred.
- IB and independent school experience preferred.
- Experience in other subject areas, educational technology, service learning, and/or design thinking is a plus.
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and benchmarked with peer schools.
- Benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Optional FSA and supplemental coverage.
- Retirement matching program.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Small school environment.
- International Baccalaureate and other professional development.
Application Process:
Send a cover letter and resume to employment@soundview.org. A 20-30 minute teaching video is requested.
Soundview School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other status protected by the law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $42,000
