Lower School Associate Teacher (26-27)

Responsibilities Head-Royce School seeks Associate Teachers to support classroom teachers in the Lower School with 245 students in grades K-5. We expect that Associate Teachers are either intending to pursue a career in teaching, and are interested in learning about classroom teaching practices and strategies or are looking to determine if a career in teaching is a good match for them. Associate Teachers are responsible for facilitating lead teachers’ curriculum, stated routines and general classroom culture protocols established by the lead teacher. The School seeks applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in multicultural education, an awareness of ecological literacy, an interest in project-based learning, an understanding of children and a genuine fondness for working with students. Skills, Attitudes, and Mindsets +A desire to support lead teachers and assist specialist teachers, and to teach students collaboratively +Ability to learn and apply classroom and school yard management strategies. +Demonstrated desire to support the whole child, including identified school values, social and emotional curriculum and stated systems and protocols.