Job Overview:

The Transitional Kindergarten (TK-A) Assistant Teacher will assist the TK-Teacher and support a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 4 to 5 years old, focusing on bridging the gap between preschool and kindergarten. They will assist in fundamental academic and social skills to prepare them for a smooth transition into kindergarten. The assistant teacher will assist in creating engaging lessons that cater to individual needs, assessing progress regularly. 

Reports To: Head of Lower School

Job Type: On-Site, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Responsibilities and Duties: these are not written to be all inclusive and not limited to

• Assists with creating, adapting, and implementing age-appropriate learning tools and curriculum 
• Collaborates with Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers to assist and support the TK Teacher in adapting their learning tools and curriculum that bridges the gap between the programs 
• Assist in maintaining appropriate classroom order and instruction 
• Assist students with developing emotional/social skills, embracing their evolving identity, and recognizing their individual worth 
• Participate in parent-teacher and student conferences  
• Attend school chapel, committees, meetings, and other internal school functions. 
• Participate in and support Back to School Nights, Open Houses, graduation and admissions events as scheduled on weekdays and weekends 
• Chaperone student field trips; some overnight 
• Engage in ongoing professional development experiences, including out of the area opportunities, throughout the calendar year (including summer) as directed and supported by the administration  
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor 

Benefits:

• Kaiser, UHC Health plans with school contribution up to 90%, dependent coverage up to 25%
• Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short/Long Term Disability, covered by school
• Retirement 401K plan with school contribution of 6%
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account for healthcare) with school match up to $1000
• Additional FSA-Dependent Care, Specified Disease, Hospital Confinement, Whole Life available
• Discounted pet Insurance available
• Paid Vacation/Personal Days, paid Holidays, paid School Breaks, Sick Leave with rollover hours
• Partial tuition remission is available
• Years of service bonus
• Paid professional development and continuing education

Qualifications:

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education units or child development units from accredited college and possess/obtain a CA Child Development Permit 
• Prefer Bachelor's in Education, Early Childhood or Child Development 
• Experience in teaching Pre-K and/or Kindergarten students in a classroom environment 
• Eligibility to work in the USA; we are unable to provide sponsorship 
• Pass background check and provide negative TB test  
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid & CPR certifications or able to attain within the first 2 months of employment 

Skills and Characteristics:

• Reading, writing, speaking, listening, basic mathematics
• Desires a highly collaborative work environment
• Values innovation and creativity
• Growth mindset
• Conflict resolution
• Good sense of humor
• Pitch-in can-do, “yes....and” attitude

Equipment / Materials:

• Apple/Mac and iOS environment with laptop and similar devices, and accessories
• Google Suite cloud applications
• Integration of technology into classroom, presentation electronics, software, and accessories
• Operate standard office equipment including copier, postage machine, laminator

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to visually monitor the room and students
• Prolong standing up to and above 80% of time. Includes sitting, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Climb stairs and navigate sloping terrain
• Ability to move equipment/boxes and ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Work Environment:

• Navigate 10 acres of land with multi surfaces, multi-level with transitions
• Surfaces including wood, linoleum, grass, concrete, dirt, gravel.
• Sustain loud noises for a minimum of 50% of time depending on activities
• Sustain indoor artificial lighting for 80% of time or higher depending on activities, backlit monitors
• Able to handle outdoor weather including bright sun to rain, and temperature from cold to hot