Ls Teacher Assistant

Lower School Teaching Assistant
Full Time 10 Months

Start Date:August 2026

Maclay Schoolseeksa dedicated student-centered Lower School Teaching Assistant to support our classrooms and youngest learners. This role is ideal for someone who is both relational and organized and who believes children thrive in environments where they feel known supported and encouraged to grow.

Who You Are

You are someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands that learning in the Lower School is both academic and deeply developmental. You bring warmth patience and a steady presence to the classroom helping create an environment where students feel safe to take risks and engage fully.

You see your role as both supportive and active. You are attentive to student needs responsiveinthe moment and proactive in helping the classroom run smoothly. You value collaboration and enjoy working closely with a lead teacher to bring lessons and routines to life.

You are flexible and dependable able to shift as needed throughout the day whilemaintaininga calm and positive demeanor. You take initiative notice what needs to be done and step in to help without needing to be asked.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the lead teacher to support daily instruction and classroom routines

• Provide small group and individual support to reinforce academic concepts

• Assistin the preparation and organization of instructional materials and activities

• Support classroom management by helpingmaintainclear consistent expectations

• Supervise students during transitions recess and lunch ensuring a safe and positive environment

• Foster students social and emotional development through encouragement modeling and relationship-building

• Contribute to a collaborative respectful classroom culture

• Assistwithadditionalresponsibilities as needed to support the classroom and school

Qualifications

• Bachelors degreerequired(Education or related field preferred)

• Experience working with children ideally in a school setting

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills

• Positive flexible and proactive approach to work

• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism

• A genuine love for children and a desire to support their growth

Physical Requirements and ADA Statement

This role requires regular movement between classrooms and buildings active engagement in classroom instruction and the ability to navigate indoor and outdoor school environments. The position also requires the ability to sit stand walk communicate clearlyoperatestandard classroom technology and occasionally lift materials up to 2030 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Maclay School is an Equal Opportunity Employer andcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws. TheSchooldoes not discriminateon the basis ofrace color national origin age disability sex or actual or perceived gender identity consistent with the nondiscrimination standards outlined in our employee benefit and policy documents.