Job Description

Walden School, a Pre-K through 6th Grade progressive school is seeking a full-time K/1 Associate Teacher to cover a 3 month leave beginning October 2021.

The Associate Teacher Program at Walden inspires people to become part of our elementary school community by deepening their experience as educators. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities and are committed to an inclusive work environment. As a Walden Associate, you'll have an opportunity to contribute to an upbeat, growth-oriented professional learning community that appreciates collaboration, creativity, and an innovative approach to all aspects of school life. We strive daily to uphold the Walden mission and core values of inquiry, courage, community, and care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Support the Lead/Specialty Teachers as directed in matters regarding classroom, curriculum, and students.
• Plan and provide instruction for small groups of children in Language Arts, Math, or other subjects ai collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Actively supervise and develop play invitations for core classes at snack, lunch, recess period.
• Step into the role of Lead Teacher when the classroom teacher is out of the room including scheduled and unscheduled absences.
• Write parent communication
• Support classroom events and trips including, but not limited to: day trips, camping or overnight trips, presentations, and performances.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment and materials.
• Observe student behaviors and step in when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the Lead Teacher, parent and other relevant members of the Walden community.
• Maintain order and manage the class in a subtle and non-disruptive manner during lessons; work with the Lead Teacher to preserve and protect lessons.
• Act in a way that exemplifies and models Walden's expectations of respecting personal dignity, commitment to conflict resolution, and diversity.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions for position, classroom, or grade level.
• Work collaboratively with ALL members (i.e., children, parents, lead and specialty teachers, administrators,) of the Walden community to provide support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, with early-childhood education units desired for positions in Pre-K-2nd.
• Demonstrated desire to work with children
• Experience working with children (e.g. summer camps, tutoring, babysitting, teaching experience)
• Flexible attitude and ability to collaborate
• A growth mindset

Company Description

For more information, visit us at www.waldenschool.net