Assistant Primary Teacher - Part Time (2026-27 Academic Year)

We are seeking a talented, effective, and dedicated Assistant Teacher to assist the Lead Teacher in a first grade classroom and ensure the success of all students. This Assistant Teacher should be passionate about impacting academic achievement and making a difference in children's lives through high-quality instruction. This appointment is valid for the 2026-27 school year.

Essential functions and expectations

• Support the lead teacher to enable a rich classroom environment in concert with the Reggio Emilia approach, including regular adjustments and adaptations to bring to life the learning of the students.
• Support students under the direction of the lead teacher by providing targeted, hands-on learning experiences to small groups of students to reinforce core literacy and math concepts.
• Care about kids, within and beyond the classroom, and exhibit enthusiasm for the topics one teaches.
• Collaborate as a team player with teaching colleagues and administrators.
• Support school activities by attending, participating, and assisting with school events as required, such as Laker Playgroup, Open Houses, and other large-scale community events.
• As determined, attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as well as take on duties for recess, pick-up or drop-off, and lunch.
• Commit to ongoing professional development via an annual program of research, workshop attendance, and visiting others' classes and schools.
• Learn new skills as changing pedagogy dictates.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Model self-disciplined, flexible, and ethical behavior.