University School of Nashville

Lower School Teacher Assistant

University School of Nashville

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Job Summary

University School of Nashville is currently accepting applications for Lower School Teacher Assistants (supporting 2nd and 3rd grade) for the 2024-2025 school year. These positions offer a unique opportunity to be part of a classroom throughout the entire school year, helping teachers create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through guided work in the classroom, Teacher Assistants gain a deeper sense of the many responsibilities and joys of the teaching profession. Teacher Assistants take an active part in the life of the School and are integral to helping USN carry out its mission to teach with best practices. 

They work closely with a lead teacher to support the students in the classroom. Duties include assisting with classroom management, supporting individual students, working with small groups, and preparing materials for projects. Additionally, Teacher Assistants help with assessing students, documenting class activities, supporting the daily maintenance of the classroom, and helping supervise snack, lunch, and recess periods.

While working as instructors in the classroom, Teacher Assistants learn from faculty mentors and from opportunities for professional development. While engaging in this nurturing learning process, the Teacher Assistant is expected, nevertheless, to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of USN’s faculty.

USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should possess an openness to learning about ways that implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes. Candidates should further plan to apply knowledge gained to demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning.

Candidates should be able to devote 4-5 hours per day between the hours of 7:30 am and 1:00 pm Monday-Friday from mid-August to the end of May. Exact hours are dependent upon the grade level to which the Teacher Assistant is assigned. The rate for this position is $21.00/hour.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Assist with classroom tasks as directed by the mentor teacher
  • Provide support for individual students and small groups
  • Prepare materials for lessons and projects
  • Assist with student assessments and documentation
  • Attend training sessions for professional development
  • Work in concert with the mentor teacher to support the academic and social-emotional curricula
  • Provide support and supervision during field trips, special events, cafeteria, and playground times
  • Serve as a role model for students by exhibiting the qualities essential for a caring, cooperative community of learners
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Assistant Head of the Lower School and, in some cases, the Head of the Lower School or the Director

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is required
  • Successful experience working with children in a group setting is preferred
  • Attend to punctuality for all assigned work times
  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
  • Work collaboratively with all faculty and staff members
  • Communicate effectively
  • Demonstrate commitment to developing as a teacher
  • Demonstrate flexibility with tasks and assignments

Additional Information

Benefits

We have part-time and full-time TA positions available.

For full-time TAs:

  • health, dental, vision insurance & HSA contributions
  • long-term disability, short-term disability
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 6% match
  • paid time off
  • professional growth opportunities
  • educational assistance program
  • public transportation passes

How to Apply

Click here to apply. Be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume.

Details

  • Date Posted: October 11, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Children / Youth