Posted: Feb 12, 2025
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Lower School Assistant Teacher (part-time)

Oak Hill School - Nashville, TN
Part-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Education

Mission: The excellent reputation of Oak Hill School is maintained through sound decision-making guided by its mission to build character and integrity in a Christian environment for a lifetime of learning and service.

Summary: 

Oak Hill School seeks a part-time assistant teacher. The assistant teacher will work in the classroom with two lead teachers.

Responsibilities:

  • Understands and supports Oak Hill’s mission, values, and culture
  • Is knowledgeable about and sensitive to the needs of young learners
  • Is a colleague of the teachers and other Oak Hill faculty
  • Works in the classroom with the teacher
  • Supports the plans of the teachers
  • Assists in the preparation of materials for the classroom
  • Assists teacher with individual or small group instruction and supervision of centers
  • Assists teacher with classroom discipline following the lead of the teacher
  • Shows initiative, including but not limited to, room appearance, bulletin boards, Tuesday folders, field trip arrangements, grade level programs
  • Escorts the students to and from enrichment classes
  • Assists in the supervision of the playground

Skills and Characteristics:

  • A commitment to student-centered learning and a solid understanding of pedagogical approaches aimed at deep and differentiated learning
  • An ability to work collaboratively with a positive spirit and sense of humor
  • A growth mindset as demonstrated by a willingness to take feedback, be reflective, and adapt as needed
  • A desire to be a lifelong learner as demonstrated by engagement in professional development 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • A strong understanding of child development (academically, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the young child
  • An enthusiasm for relationship building with students, colleagues, and parents
  • A commitment to support and be a part of building a diverse community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition
  • Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in teaching and in working with colleagues
  • Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.