This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest’s client school in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking an Associate Teacher to begin August 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school setting is preferred.
- Experience working in an independent school environment is preferred.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and current enrollment, intent for, or completion of a teacher credential or master’s in education.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.
Responsibilities
- Work with teachers and staff to ensure the greatest academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development possible for all students.
- Actively teach with a full understanding of the school’s core and effective curriculum in mind, reinforcing the school’s programs like Singapore Math, Writers Workshop, Fundations, Guided Reading, our social-emotional learning, et al.
- Communicate to community members with dignity and respect, maintaining a professional attitude and confidentiality as necessary.
- Provide instructional and clerical support for the classroom’s Lead Teacher.
- Support and assist children in learning class material under the Lead Teacher’s direction and guidance, including whole, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
- Lead class when asked as directed by the Lead Teacher and administration.
- Provide students with personalized support and attention in different frameworks common to the academic day, including group, small, and individual classes and centers.
- Become familiar with the pedagogy, materials, and resources that the school provides.
- Faithfully and knowledgably report on student growth and challenges, observing any concerns or praise that is noteworthy and necessary to assure student progress, including those reports that require discretion and sensitivity.
- Supervise students at all times of the day to assure safety and health, including, but not limited to, the playground, specialist classes, recess, lunch, etc.
- Maintain all classroom resources in an organized and intentional fashion commensurate with Lead Teacher and administrative direction.
- Participate in relevant experiential learning opportunities like field trips when necessary.
- Assist in any special events, projects, or duties as directed by school administration.
- Help maintain a clean, neat, and organized classroom and promote healthy personal hygiene habits among students.
- Engage in other duties as assigned by the Lower School Director.
Salary Range
$ 40,000 – $ 48,000
