Associate Teacher (58174)

The job at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton offers more than just employment; it's about being part of a mission-driven community committed to shaping the future. Whether you're transitioning from another career or entering education, you'll find meaningful work in a collaborative, values-based environment.

About the role

The Lower School Associate Teacher position involves learning from a mentor Lead Teacher while supporting a dynamic, inclusive learning environment for students. This role includes regular teaching responsibilities such as curriculum planning, class preparation, grade reporting, report card narratives, parent-teacher conferences, supervision duties, classroom substitution, advisory, elective teaching, office hours, and participation in class trips.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the broader school community and support program growth.
• Build a strong sense of community for students.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Engage in professional development and training opportunities.
• Attend required meetings and events, such as Director’s Days, Open Houses, accreditation meetings, and class overnight trips, as directed by your supervisor.
• Collaborate on curriculum planning.
• Prepare classroom materials.
• Lead group activities and lessons, including small reading and math groups.
• Support curricular and student assessment.
• Maintain a clean, organized learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with the lead teacher.
• Model patience, flexibility, kindness, responsibility, a sense of humor, and a respect for others.
• Participate in the formal communication with parents, such as parent conferences, report writing, and Back-to-School Night.
• Contribute to the school community in faculty meetings, professional development, and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or education-related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Proficient in using technology including Google Suite, Zoom, Seesaw.
• Experience working with lower school-age children in some capacity (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camps).
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English, with outstanding interpersonal skills; additional skills in Spanish are valued and preferred.
• An appreciation and desire to work with all types of learners.
• Enthusiasm for pursuing a teaching career and the flexibility necessary to be mentored.
• Initiative and openness to receiving and giving feedback.
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and professionalism to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• An appropriate sense of humor.
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based on it.

Skills

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to attend and work some evenings/weekends.
• Availability to travel safely and comfortably over a 63-acre campus.
• Abide by school’s current safety policies (e.g., wearing masks, washing hands).

Benefits

• 19 paid holidays annually for staff, 30 for faculty.
• PTO and sick time.
• Complimentary lunches and on-site parking.
• Grossly underfilled section, but implied through the mention of benefits.

Pay

$27.00-$30.05/hour.

Schedule

10-month schedule.