Assistant Teacher

Description

Job Overview:

We seek dynamic, agile and innovative individuals, preferable with a special education background to join our teaching team for the 25_26 school year. The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the development and implementation of instruction in all subjects. The position involves daily collaboration with the Head Teacher and other professionals. The ideal candidate has worked with students with learning disabilities and is eager to learn from an experienced team of professionals.  

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the creation and execution of classroom lessons and materials in collaboration with the head teacher 
• Teach and plan small group lessons in math, reading/literature and other content areas when the team determines that you are ready.
• Prepare classroom materials (e.g., make copies, staple and hole-punch papers, construct classroom signs, refill classroom supplies as needed)
• Transition and support the class in various specials elsewhere in the building (fine arts, physical education, technology and science) 
• Be fully present and actively support students during whole group instruction, discussion, projects and lectures 
• Assist with supporting the classroom needs when your head teacher is absent
• Help with homework organization, following the system established by the head teacher
• Support the dismissal of students outside the school at the end of each day  
• Monitor the halls during all transitional periods 
• Routinely observe students, take notes and share them with the team
• Willing to display a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community. 
• Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.

“Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of activities and these may differ across divisions and class types”.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, major in Education preferred
• Master’s degree in Special Education or enrollment in a master’s program preferred
• Experience working with children with learning differences preferred
• Independent school teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs
• Strong communication and organizational skills (both written and verbal)
• Sets a respectful, collaborative, and positive tone, and recognizes our responsibility to create a diverse and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates each individual in our school community. 
• Ability to be flexible to adjust with classroom instruction
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

Please indicate which Division: Early Childhood; Lower School; Intermediate School or Middle School as you complete the application (placement is not guaranteed and reviewed during interview process)

Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least 2 individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment. 

Please apply online at Employment Opportunities.

THE GAYNOR DIFFERENCE: UNLOCKING EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL

A pioneer in special education founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright children with language-based learning differences.

At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.

Nearly 400 students ages three to 14 attend our school with a range of learning differences, from Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to speech, language, and reading delays such as dyslexia. With more than 60 years of experience in special education and a dedication to continuous improvement, Gaynor has the expertise to help children break down barriers to learning, build self-esteem, and realize academic success.

Our expert staff provides an unparalleled level of personal attention in a nurturing environment allowing students to be academically challenged, yet supported every step of the way.

Children leave Stephen Gaynor School full of smiles and self-confidence, well-prepared for the next step on their educational journey.

Our Diversity Mission: Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community. We recognize, value, and celebrate many types of diversity including neurodiversity, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, language, and gender identity/expression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Stephen Gaynor School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Gaynor is committed to building a culturally diverse and anti-racist workforce. We provide opportunities for employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).

Salary : $44,093 - $56,953