Primary Assistant Teacher

Marin Horizon School (Mill Valley, CA) is a progressive, toddler – 8th grade school of about 300 students. The inquiry-based curriculum focuses heavily on hands-on, collaborative learning in order to develop students’ academic and social-emotional skills. The school views character education and self-advocacy as integral to growth in and out of the classroom and acknowledges diversity, equity, and inclusion as necessary elements of a strong community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The assistant teacher should be able to support the head teacher in the classroom with curriculum content, classroom management and organizational skills. In addition to experience working in early childhood education programs, the ideal candidate has completed 12 early childhood education credits or is working toward completion.

HOURS

9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

SALARY RANGE

$24/hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum, Materials, and Classroom Management

Plans with and assists the teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities

Shares in the development and implementation of written lesson plans with the teacher

Becomes familiar with the teacher’s written lesson plans, the daily schedule, methods for recording attendance, and all other daily duties of the teacher

Assists the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and in assuring the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care

Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities

Assists teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which each child may need help

Assists the teacher in entering accurate attendance records into PCR daily

Assumes the teacher’s role in leading selected activities during designated parts of the class-day on a periodic basis for training purposes

Assumes the teacher’s full role in the absence of the teacher and supervises the trained volunteer/substitute who will act as the teacher assistant during that period

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a classroom

An Associate degree in Elementary education or related field

Montessori training is not required but it is a plus

Enthusiastic, flexible and creative assistant teacher

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@marinhorizon.org.