Associate Teacher, Lower Division

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Divisions Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Stevenson School is seeking an Associate Teacher, Lower Division to start July 2026. The Associate Teacher position is designed as a one to three year placement that prepares aspiring and early career educators for a lead teacher position. The program offers an immersive experience in an elementary or early childhood classroom. Working alongside a lead teacher who serves as a mentor, associate teachers have the opportunity to hone lesson planning and classroom management skills, practice and develop pedagogical approaches appropriate to small group and whole class instruction to meet the needs of each student, and participate in ongoing curriculum development across academic subjects. Associate teachers will engage in ongoing professional development offered to all lower division faculty in areas such as social emotional learning and Responsive Classroom as well as training opportunities specifically geared to early career educators.

The associate teacher program is ideally suited to aspiring educators who have recently completed education degree programs (bachelor’s or master’s level) or have completed a degree in a related academic field and have meaningful experience working with children between the ages of 5 - 12. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in all aspects of classroom including:
  • Assist lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans and classroom activities; complete assigned plans and secure needed materials on a timely basis
  • Maintain an organized and safe classroom environment
  • Provide mindful supervision to all children
• Enthusiastically engage in professional development
• Support and/or manage co-curricular programming, as assigned
• Support lead teacher in preparation for parent teacher conferences
• Provide playground and lunch supervision and perform car line duty as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related academic field
• Prior elementary classroom experience or meaningful professional and/or volunteer experience working with children in this age group, preferably within an educational setting; tutoring, camp counseling, coaching, etc.
• Prior experience communicating with parents in support of school- or program to home connection is highly desirable
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with and knowledge of development of children in this age group
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a calm and positive environment appropriate to the age group
• Enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, student-centered environment
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community

Anticipated salary range is $52,000 - $56,000 annually, based on experience. In addition to competitive salary Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including: 

• Monthly housing stipend
• Monthly fuel stipend for eligible employees
• Up to $7,000 per year in tuition assistance for qualifying advanced degree programs
• Benefits package that includes Anthem health plan options, retirement plan contributions, and life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
•  Meals are provided throughout the day when school is in session

Stevenson is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews. 

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources at Stevenson School