Elementary Associate Teacher

Wildwood is an urban, coed, college-preparatory, K-12 school in West Los Angeles recognized for its innovative practices, progressive pedagogy, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)  programming. In operation for over 50 years, the school enrolls 740 students in three divisions on two campuses. Wildwood School’s deep commitment to ongoing professional development feeds a renowned Outreach Center that has provided programming for public and independent school teachers, administrators, and trustees in 16 states and eight countries. Wildwood is a founding member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium.

Wildwood School seeks a skilled, creative, and dynamic educator to join our renowned Associate Teacher program. Our current opening for a K-5 associate teacher calls for an individual who is excited to be part of a collaborative learning environment, enjoys working with young children, and is eager to continue building their experience in early childhood development. An ability to nurture young learners, ensuring they develop the necessary knowledge and skills, is key to this position. 

Associate Teacher Position and Associate Teacher Program

All associate teachers are a part of Wildwood School’s elementary campus Associate Teacher Program, which provides teachers new to the profession with hands-on professional experience working with a master teacher. 

Their primary role is to support students and head teachers by participating appropriately in all aspects of planning, instruction, and student supervision. More generally, associate teachers further the work of the school by providing support in programs inside and outside the primary classroom to which they’ve been assigned. For example, associate teachers staff admission visits, help with carline duties, support student groups and may be asked to provide learning support to students in other classrooms and grade levels.

Although there are exceptions, associate teachers typically serve in the associate role at Wildwood School for one to four years. In their 3rd and 4th years, associate teachers also become active mentors to those entering the program. Many associate teachers move on to lead positions, sometimes at Wildwood School and often at other schools.

 Associate Teacher Responsibilities:

• Instruct individual students, small groups, or whole class to carry out the curriculum planned by the Head Teacher
• Act as the classroom teacher in the Head Teacher’s absence
• Make logistical arrangements for special projects: field trips, special class activities
• Prepare and organize instructional material as directed by the Head Teacher
• Help the Head Teacher maintain an orderly and clean classroom
• Perform duties as assigned by the Head Teacher and School Director i.e. morning yard supervision, lunch and recess coverage, pick-up duty, etc.
• Maintain positive, healthy, and appropriate relationships with colleagues and students
• Attend all faculty meetings
• Support the social and emotional growth and development of students through caring interaction and instruction in and outside of the classroom       

Ideal candidates will have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with elementary-age students
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Strong collaboration skills
• Good problem-solving skills and an ability to take initiative
• Experience and comfort with various technology tools and platforms
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Wildwood School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job.

Wildwood School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. Wildwood School also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000