Teaching Assistant in a Pre-kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten class - Toledo, United States - Maumee Valley Country Day School

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Opening: Teaching Assistant in a Pre-kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten classroom setting
Type: Full-time staff (260 days paid over 12 months)
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: August 6, 2024, for orientation

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking an innovative early childhood teaching assistant who uses a range of pedagogical techniques, including co-teaching, to reach all learners. An ideal candidate has experience differentiating instruction to preschool-aged students and creating lesson plans using real-world applications that reach a wide range of diverse learners. This full-time staff position reports to the Head of the Lower School and collaborates closely with the pre-kindergarten and junior kindergarten faculty.

Lower School, PK/JK Teaching Assistant
Maumee Valley Country Day School currently has an opening for an outstanding teaching assistant. The successful candidate must be a certified educator with experience working with preschool-age children and who possesses a true passion for developing a love of learning in his/her students.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Involved in the supervision of the class or small groups of students at tasks assigned by the teacher in curricular areas (e.g., reading a story);
• Assists in providing for the physical needs of students as regards health/hygiene, dressing/undressing (as appropriate);
• Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and displays as directed;
• Assists the students to/from specialist classes; assists in the supervision during assemblies, recess, and car line;
• Accompany students on field trips and chaperone a small group of students;
• Helps with the room set-up and clean-up at the start, throughout, and at the end of the day;
• Assumes the supervision of students as scheduled;
• Involved in the observation of students and documentation of learning experiences;
• Actively engages in personal and professional work in support of the schools diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
• Demonstrates a love for teaching and working with children
• Differentiates instruction to provide enrichment for more capable students and remediation for students who need additional learning support;
• Performs clerical duties as required;
• In partnership with the teaching team, use a variety of assessment practices to determine student progress levels and create reteaching opportunities to assist students;
• Implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young learners and uses best instructional practices to assist students in reaching high levels of academic growth;
• Places a high value on productive collaboration between themselves and their grade-level partners
• Displays a personal passion for keeping abreast of educational research and effective practice;
• May need to cover short-term absences of the teacher;
• May need to drive the school van for monthly field trips;
• Works independently with minimum supervision;
• Attendance at Back to School Night, open house events, and professional development meetings are required;
• Engage in annual goal-setting and evaluation with the classroom teacher and the Head of the Lower School.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Lower School.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to implement differentiated PK/JK curricula and daily standards-based learning plans for a variety of learners
• Humor
• Flexibility
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Resilience
• Motivation
• Innovation
• Familiarity with standards-based and mastery teaching and reporting

Credentials:

• Educational Aide Permit
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting
• Willing to become a van-certified driver

Background check
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. It is the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attracts families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers.

At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PreK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each childs learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.

Maumee Valley is grounded in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.