Assistant Teacher (5th Grade)

Responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Instruction

• Reinforcing lessons, reviewing materials, and helping with assignments in one-on-one, large or small-group settings.

Classroom Management:

• Assisting with setup, tracking attendance, grading, and enforcing school rules.
• Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners
• Motivates students to engage in the learning process
• Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning

Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
• Establishes effective relationships with students
• Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
• Monitors and manages student behavior effectively

Communication

• Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
• Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Professional Responsibility

• Supports the mission and values of the school
• Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates professional behavior
• Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
• Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work
• Performs duties as required/requested

Education and/or Experience:

• Two years of college credits (usually 60 semester credits) OR
• An Associate’s degree or higher

To apply: 

submit letter of interest, resume and two letters reference dhurley@sjolc.org