Elementary Assistant Teacher

Written By Gathering Waters

Job Title: Assistant Teacher
Department: Student Support
Reports to: Faculty and Special Education Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Assistant Teacher supports the Faculty and Special Education Program Coordinator. Specifically, the Assistant Teacher will provide learning support to those students with IEPs and 504s. Responsibilities include interacting closely with individual and small groups of students, tutoring students in basic math and English/language arts skills, and following student IEPs and 504 plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Support individual student IEPs and/or 504 plans as directed by the Special Education Program Coordinator

  • Title I: Lead individual and small group tutoring sessions in basic math and English/language arts

  • Assist the Lead Teachers in classroom management

  • Support students in quiet activities

  • Support students in their development of executive functioning skills

  • Transition the students between classes and to dismissal

  • Participate in weekly or every-other week meeting with the Special Education Program Coordinator and Class Teaches

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:

  • High school or equivalent

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred

Experience:

  • Experience working with children with IEPs a must

  • Previous teaching experience in a Waldorf school preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

  • CPR/First aid training certificate or willingness to complete

  • New Hampshire Paraeducator Certification is a plus

Work Location: 

  • In person

Compensation:

Job Type: Full time

Salary: $26,500–$28,500

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

  • Health benefits

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • School hours

  • School functions

Application Process:

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

hiring-team@gatheringwaterscharter.org

Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is an initiative member of the Alliance of Waldorf Public Education and is committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment for all students.

Our region is uniquely situated to support a Waldorf-inspired charter with a wealth of knowledge and resources that are already established here, including two Waldorf teacher training programs, Antioch University-New England and The Center for Anthroposophy. Families move to the Keene area from all over the country because of the presence of organizations inspired by the philosophy that stands behind Waldorf education, including Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, Spring Hill Children’s Center, Camp Glen Brook, Kroka Expeditions, and Badger Corporation. Southwestern New Hampshire is home to a well-established community that is ready and eager to support a Waldorf-inspired chartered public school and with whom we welcome the opportunity to partner.

 EEOC Statement:

Gathering Waters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


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