Elementary Teacher Assistant
Elementary Teacher Assistant
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07-04-2025
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USD 26 - 30
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-04-2025
Job Description
Elementary Assistant Teacher
About Presidio Knolls School
Presidio Knolls School (PKS) was founded on the idea that a progressive educational model can be effectively combined with a rigorous and joyful Mandarin immersion experience to create a vibrant and innovative school where children will thrive. Founded in 2008 we have grown rapidly and established a unique position in the Bay Areas independent school community and now enroll about 390 students in preschool through eighth grade.
The progressive philosophy of PKS embraces children as cocollaborators in their education helping children to shape their own learning journey toward topics of greatest interest. The PKS curriculum is projectbased and interdisciplinary; Units of Exploration integrate math science social studies art music drama and movement around overarching topics of inquiry in English and Chinese contextualizing all learning through a realworld lens. Critical to this approach is handson experiential instruction. As such learning often takes place outside of the classroom.
Elementary Assistant Teacher Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Elementary Assistant Teacher to join our team. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development with a twoyear training program for teaching assistants with the goal of preparing them to step into a homeroom teacher role.The Elementary Teaching Assistant will support the academic social and emotional growth of students and collaborate with homeroom teachers in creating a nurturing and effective learning environment.This is a fulltime nonexempt position working 40 hours Monday to Friday and reports to the Head of Elementary.
Responsibilities
- Interact with children using positive supportive respectful and openminded attitude language and tone.
- Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom on the playground and on field trips.
- Encourage children to develop friendships through play language games and activities.
- Encourage critical and creative thinking in children through inquirybased learning observation and handson experimentation.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to develop daily openended activities which encourage questioning problem solving language creativity and concept forming in young children.
- Assist in the social and emotional growth of students.
- Support early care and dismissal activities.
- Participate in reflection and coaching activities.
- Performs additional duties as directed.
Skills & Qualifications
- Joy in working with children and assisting their progress.
- Bachelors Degree in education or a related filed or in the process of obtaining preferred.
- At least 6 months teaching experience is desirable.
- Contagious enthusiasm and charisma the ability to engage and inspire students parents and colleagues.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English.
- Knowledge of Progressive Education preferred.
- Strong knowledge of child development and a passion to grow in the field.
- A commitment to reflective practice and an openness to continual professional development.
- Contagious enthusiasm and charisma; the ability to engage and inspire students parents and colleagues.
- Creativity excellent multitasking skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial startup environment.
- Outstanding verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
Please apply if you. . .
- Have a passion and interest in elementary education and child development.
- Contribute positively to the community both inside and outside the classroom. PKS is a community and our close relationships build a solid foundation for our kids.
- Support social justice initiatives and multicultural education preparing students to be empathetic compassionate and globally engaged citizens.
- Embrace collaboration innovation and a growth mindset in teaching.
- Enjoy guiding and supporting students as they grow.
- Are ready to roll up your sleeves and join a team that will do whatever it takes to support students as they learn grow and thrive.
Start your application here: PKS Elementary Assistant Teacher
Compensation and Benefits
PKS offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience:
- Pay range is from $26.50 $30.00 per hour.
- Health dental and vision fully covered for the employee.
- 403b retirement plan with employer match.
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program.
- Commuting support of up to $60 per month.
Presidio Knolls School offers equal opportunity to all and does not discriminate on the basis of race color and national origin ethnicity age sex or disability or other protected class status under any applicable laws. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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