Lower School Associate Teacher

Germantown Academy We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought Confident in Expression Compassionate in Spirit Collaborative in Action Honorable in DeedPosition Title: Lower School Associate TeacherGermantown Academy is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759 GA is Americas oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of a sensitivity to and a respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students faculty and staff of varying socioeconomic cultural ideological and ethnic backgrounds. Position Purpose: We are seeking candidates for a full-time Associate Teacher (AT) position beginning August 2026. This is a 10-month teaching position with an excellent array of benefits and a competitive salary. The AT supports the classroom Lead Teachers in planning and teaching curriculum and facilitating assessments with students. The AT is required to plan prepare for and lead small group instruction with students as well as lead whole group lessons with direction from the Lead Teacher. The AT is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Responsibilities:Attendance from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in addition to occasional required professional commitments after 3:15 including faculty meetings Back to School Nights parent-teacher conferences and other classroom commitments that may extend beyond these hours Work in tandem with the Lead Teacher(s) to establish and promote a professional consistent and positive classroom climate consistent with the GA Community Commitments and GA Mission Assist in the preparation of the classroom Assume supervisory duties to ensure the safety and welfare of all students Prepare lessons and materials within an existing classroom curriculum framework Teach various components of the program including leading small group math or literacy lessons throughout the day as scheduled Consult with the Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher is absent from the classroom in order to take on the lead role as needed Monitor and communicate student progress to the Lead Teacher Assess and return homework and classroom assignments (e.g. assist in the editing and revision of students written work; confer with students regarding writing assignments offering suggestions for revision and improvement) Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) requirement: As part of the annual employment commitment at GA Associate Teachers are required to work in the after school program (SPARK) one day/week until 5:15 pm for which they will receive additional compensation. Qualifications:4-year college degree required; degree in elementary education preferredExperience working with elementary-aged childrenStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong collaboration organization problem solving and decision-making work ethic attendance and punctualityStrong skills in using technology to support communications -Google apps Microsoft Office web-based applicationsStrong aptitude for learning educational technology to support student instruction-iPad applications Google Education workspaces digital mediaStrong interest in professional growth and development

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