Teaching Assistant (Elementary)

Catlin Gabel School is looking for a teaching assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.  As a Teaching Assistant for our school agers you would support teachers and children in the classroom, outdoors, and in specialist classes. The Teaching Assistant provides supervision of children during times when teachers and other staff are meeting.  The Teaching Assistant also works in After School Programs before and after school and on days when regular classes are not in session, with scheduling and direction provided by the Aftercare Director.

Hourly Rate: $22-$25/hour (depends on experience) 

*This is a full time position during the school year and is 10 months. 

*Position does qualify for benefits during this time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise students in the classroom, lunchroom, outdoors, at recess, etc.
• Support the teaching team through material preparation, technology support, attention to classroom details, management of student work, and maintenance of the classroom environments
• Supervise and lead some activities in small groups, whole groups, and with individual children across all subject areas
• Demonstrate willingness to learn about and apply conflict resolution, differentiation, classroom/group management strategies, and child development
• Support school efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide an inclusive, caring, and responsive environment with respect to children’s individual identities
• Provide care before and after school, on days when regular classes are not in session, and during Community Connections.
• Pursue professional learning opportunities, including 15 hours of professional development every year
• Attend orientations, staff meetings, and training sessions if assigned
• Maintain current certifications for Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry, Food Handler, CPR/First Aid certifications, and professional development hours in Oregon Registry Online (ORO)

Qualifications:

• AA in education or related field preferred.  Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

• At least six months of experience implementing activities for young children in childcare and/or educational settings

• Enrollment in Oregon Office of Child Care’s Central Background Registry

• Food Handlers certificate and current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to attain within 30 days of hiring date

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to traverse campus to accompany and ensure the safety of children o This may include moving up and down stairs or hill between facilities multiple times throughout the workday o Frequent bending, squatting, stooping and kneeling 

• Occasional lifting of 30-50 pounds 

• This position combines daily active movement in classroom and after school doing lesson preparation, directs attention to children (as necessary), and in stationary position participating collaborative meetings 30%-40% of the time 

• Assistants spend time outside with children each day in varying weather conditions.

• Teaching assistants spend most of their time interacting with children and staff and maintaining the classroom environment.  

Schedule:

• This position is a full-time, 10-month position. 

• The Teaching Assistant works on days when there are classes or childcare at Catlin Gabel.

• Teaching assistants also work the week before the school year begins and the week after it ends.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Catlin Gabel is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities in independent schools. We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community.

Timeline:

• Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• The tentative start date for this position is August 2025.

Salary : $22 - $25