EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Position type:  Full time, exempt
Hours:  Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (unless otherwise specified)
Reports to:  Head of Early Childhood (EC assistants), Head of Lower School (LS assistants)
   
Position Summary:
Sycamore School is currently seeking teaching assistants for the 2024-2025 school year in our Early Childhood Division (PreK) and in our Lower School Division.  In these positions, you will be expected to support your lead teacher and assist your fellow colleagues in creating an engaging learning environment for our gifted learners.  As a teaching assistant your responsibilities will include: instructional time with small classroom groups, assisting lead teacher with grading, copying, and record keeping; student supervision during special area classes, recess, and lunch; attending and supervising field trips; and teaching in the event of absence of the lead teacher.

Qualifications & Requirements:
    •    Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
    •    Superior interpersonal and communication skills
    •    Experience working with children
    •    Experience working in a collaborative teaching environment preferred (position involves working with a team of two to three other individuals)
    •    Comfortable developing and maintaining appropriate positive working relationships with parents and colleagues
    •    Strong classroom management skills
    •    Ability to create a positive classroom environment for all students
    •    Experience with Gifted and Talented or High Ability learners is highly desired
    •    Flexibility and willingness to perform duties as assigned by lead teacher, Division Head, and administration

Application Instructions:
Well-qualified applicants should apply online at:
No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted for this position.