Primary School Teaching Assistant

Position Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Primary School Head

Employment Status: Full-time, 10 Month Employee

FLSA Classification: Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Teachers at The Walker School are inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students.

They involve themselves in areas of The Walker School beyond their classroom walls. The teaching assistant is responsible for fulfilling all responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of The Walker School and the shared vision for transformative, innovative learning in the primary school. While serving in the primary school, all teachers model ethical and professional behavior, accept personal responsibility for their actions, and demonstrate a commitment to the school, its mission, and its policies.

The Primary School teaching assistant position is an exciting opportunity for an individual, dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners, to join a dynamic teaching faculty. The Primary School teaching assistant will work collaboratively with the lead teachers to ensure a warm and nurturing environment while assisting the lead teacher with behavioral and academic expectations.

Teaching assistants work closely with students during whole class, small group, and one-on-one instructional settings. The lead teacher will have primary responsibility for planning, teaching, evaluating, and reporting for all students in the class. Teaching assistants work with a team of teachers, including co-curricular teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and administration, to create a child-centered environment for the students and a cooperative and positive adult working environment. Teaching assistants support the development of strong relationships with students and families, encouraging them to communicate respectfully, and optimally developing their problem-solving skills, abilities, interests, and enthusiasm for learning.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal Primary School teaching assistant has strong interpersonal skills, takes initiative, and thrives as a project manager. He or she must be flexible, yet organized.

A genuine affection for children, a belief in every childs ability to learn and grow, and a dedication to doing what is best for students are necessary for being a successful teacher at The Walker School. The ideal candidate is willing to participate in professional learning opportunities and demonstrates a strong desire to learn more about early childhood education. All faculty and staff are expected to adhere to the