Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a part-time (five hours per day) Associate Teacher in the lower school..

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the essential classroom activities of approximately 15-18 students in a child-centered, student-driven curriculum that includes play, sensory experiences and hands-on learning activities in early childhood and primary instructional responsibilities for language arts, mathematics and social studies in Lower School

• Collaborate with colleagues - particularly team members - on curriculum design and development

• Contribute to periodic updates to parents related to student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences

• Make use of technological resources necessary for curriculum integration and institutional communication

• Hold students accountable for the school's standards of behavior

• Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being

• Enthusiasm to learn and implement our Responsive Classroom program

• Embrace outdoor learning experiences for students

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field

• At least two years of experience as an elementary or early childhood educator

• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the early childhood and elementary school levels

• Ability to teach a full range of early childhood and elementary school subjects and to differentiate instruction

• Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation

• Willingness to take direction from the lead teachers related to all aspects of classroom management

• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning

• Enthusiasm for teaching young children

• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge of, and experience in, best practices in foundational literacy instruction

• Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment

• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

• Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)

• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

• Ability to spend considerable amounts of time outdoors each week in support of the school’s outdoor learning program

• A non-smoking campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.