Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Hammond Lower School seeks a dynamic and trustworthy individual to join our PreKindergarten team. We are looking for an educator who is experienced in Early Childhood education, caring, organized, collaborative, and committed to a student-centered, developmentally sound learning environment. This full-time position is an assistant teaching position that includes individualized or small group teaching across the content areas; maintaining an organized space conducive for student learning; contributing to a positive, joyful, productive learning environment; and supporting strong communication with the lead Kindergarten teacher. Candidates of interest should be experienced educators, well-organized, punctual, and able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The ideal candidate will possess teaching or related experience in an Early Childhood program; however, candidates with related experiences, strong credentials, and outstanding references will be considered.

We seek teachers who are enthusiastic about working with all types of learners and who support the social and emotional growth of youngest learners. All candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of child development and best practices in teaching and learning. Experiences with one-on-one tutoring programs, working with divergent learners, Apple technologies, and Handwriting without Tears are a plus.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday (7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education and/or related field.


• Consideration for applicants with an Associate's degree and experience working in a preschool through Kindergarten program.

Reporting:

• Assistant Teachers report to the Head of Lower School.

A completed application will include the following components:

• Cover letter expressing interest and related experiences.


• Resume or curriculum vitae.


• Names of three references and contact information.

The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Helen Kiser, Head of Lower School.

Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.