CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Salary
$30,733 - $49,143 / YEAR
The assistant teacher supports the lead teacher in creating a safe learning environment and reinforcing concepts in reading, writing, and math. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, preparing materials, and supervising students across various school locations.
Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor's degree and have 1-3 years of classroom experience. Specific certifications for Junior K candidates and proficiency with digital platforms like Seesaw and Schoology are preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, teaching assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and support for students with disabilities, so openings can appear throughout the year. Competition can be tighter for candidates who already meet the education threshold and can show strong verbal and interpersonal skills; this role also includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED plus associate degree or 48 college credits, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
Provide opportunities for students to practice and improve skills and activities that enrich instruction in the classroom. Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce or work toward mastery of learning concepts in reading, writing, and math as presented by the lead teacher Lead instruction and management of the classroom when the teacher is absent or is working with individual or small groups of students. Assist the classroom teacher in preparing lesson materials; ensure that materials and equipment are available to support planned activities. Provide, or recruit from other members of faculty or administration, support for students demonstrating behavioral or other social-emotional needs in line with the School's Responsive Classroom approach. Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, school yard and on field trips. Manage student behavior and work with students in a positive, respectful and supportive manner. Attend faculty meetings and other meetings or professional development as established by the Principal. Assist in displaying student work on bulletin boards and online platforms in a way that is attractive and informative to visitors and promotes children's self-esteem. Conduct virtual instruction with individual, small groups, and large groups of students using virtual platforms such as Zoom/Google Meet, as needed. Support students with using technology both in the classroom and as distance learners. Represent the School in a favorable and professional manner. Know the procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or member of the Administrative Team. QualificationsJob Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Early Childhood certification or 90-hour MSDE course for Junior K candidates 1-3 years classroom or related experience Ability to carry out lesson plans prepared by the lead teacher in the areas of phonemic awareness, reading , writing, social studies and mathematics. Ability to use digital platforms to document and share student work (Seesaw, Schoology) Initiative taker Flexible and adaptable to changing situations Work with students across elementary school grade levels Collaborative team player Patient, calm, and supportive in high intensity situations To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to apply, visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds Work Environment: In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable. The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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