Teaching Assistant

Peabody Overview:

Peabody School was founded in 1994 to “serve the needs of academically advanced children of all backgrounds by promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development for each child at a rate commensurate with his or her ability, while providing a foundation for students to become lifelong learners.” This mission is best embodied in our motto: Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

Peabody enrolls 220 students in grades PreK - 8th grade, and embraces the whole child using a rigorous academics program, including extensive instruction in fine and performing arts, world languages, technology, and physical education. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting students, teachers, and the daily operations of the school. Responsibilities include: assisting in instructing and supervising children in the classroom, proctoring study halls for students in grades 5-8, providing coverage during lunch, recess, and dismissal, serving as a substitute teacher when needed, leading the Pre-K After School program from 3:30pm-5:30pm M-F, and supporting classroom teachers in the following ways:

• Discusses assigned duties with lead teacher to coordinate instructional efforts


• Assists in instructing and supervising children in the classroom


• Assists children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by lead teacher


• Supervises the students in the classroom and other areas of the school as needed


• Helps to maintain a clean and organized learning environment


• Supports students with behaviors that may interfere with learning and/or relationships


• Reads and adheres to all policies as stated in the handbook

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s Degree or higher (required)


• Experience working with children in a school setting

• Good written and oral communication skills


• Experience working with children


• Flexible & proactive problem solving


• MAT training (completed upon hire)
  

This is a full-time position with benefits. 9:30am-5:30pm.  Qualified candidates should submit their application materials on the Peabody School website.

Peabody does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any status protected by applicable law in the selection of its Board, in the employment of personnel, or the administration of the School’s programming.