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St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School, located in Coral Gables, Fl, is searching for Associate Teachers who will work alongside the Lead Teacher to help deepen the students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing, speaking and listening.  You will help motivate students to develop positive attitudes towards learning and the knowledge needed to provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare them for future success.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

  • Support the strategic plan envisioned by the school with respect to pedagogy and curriculum
  • Promote the development of social and emotional learning competencies of students through the Responsive Classroom Methodology
  • Assist with organizing, preparing, and teaching all areas of the curriculum, including lesson plans and assessments (assisting with report cards)
  • Work comfortably in small groups 
  • Work 1:1 with students who need support or enrichment; able to run a group without step by step instructions
  • Provide assistance conducting various individual assessments, as the teacher directs 
  • Clerical:  photocopying, checking papers, filing, laminating, daily folders
  • Assist with escorting students to and from special area classrooms and with lunch and after-school duties
  • Provide assistance with all classroom and school duties

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Experience working with young children in a school setting
  • Excellent computer/technology skills
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Enjoys working with children, in small or large groups, as well as with individual students
  • Excellent organizational skills; works effectively to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • A cheerful, friendly, and positive attitude 
  • The ability to take control and make decisions that benefit the children
  • Ability to be given “classroom duties” such as creating a bulletin board or teaching a lesson

DEGREE:

  • Associates degree in Elementary Education.  Bachelors in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred
  • Associate teachers are expected to have or be working towards an AA degree in Education or Early Childhood Education