Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Looking for Assistant Teacher at San Mateo, CA Full Time

Episcopal Day School is seeking full-time Assistant Teachers. The Assistant Teachers will become a member of our Lower School faculty and work directly with the Lower School Director. We seek compassionate, dedicated, fearless, and innovative team members who will support our students and parents to carry forth the Episcopal tradition, Mission, Philosophy and Core Values of our school. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Embracing the school’s mission and philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
• Working with the Lower School Director and lead teacher to execute responsibilities pertaining to the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, student assessment and parent communication.
• Working with our Learning Center members and lead teacher to support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth, through observation of students’ behavior and needs, and consulting with our school counselor and Learning Specialists.
• Working in the Afterschool Program
• Attending and participating in the following: chapels, faculty in-service meetings, parent and student assemblies, and other school functions, as requested.
• Participating in professional development opportunities and keeping current on educational issues and trends.
• Work Hours 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of teaching experience in a Lower School Classroom

• Experience with Lucy Calkins’ Reading and Writing Workshops and Fountas and Pinnell’s Guided Reading approach
• Demonstrated ability with differentiating instruction in a heterogeneous classroom
• Knowledgeable in educational technology that will enhance instruction

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is in an active, fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and various contacts.
• Must be able to move safely and comfortably over a large campus regularly.
• May stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours per day).
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and outside in weather ranging from cold and wet to hot (80+ degrees).
• Ability to safely and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. And regularly lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly sit, talk, walk, hear and interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Turn, bend, reach and occasionally use a step ladder.
• Must comply with all state vaccination requirements, including, but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.

The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.

Episcopal Day School is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location