The Little School is looking for dynamic teachers to work in associate roles in partnership with our elementary teaching teams. The Associate Teacher program is bringing The Little School back to its roots as a place to nurture progressive educators in the early years of their careers. Associates receive training and support both from their teaching teams and from school leadership using an apprenticeship model. Learning goals are individualized with Associate Teachers achieving their professional goals in one to three years.
Job Description
The Little School serves approximately 210 children, ages 3-11, on a 12.5-acre wooded campus in Bellevue, Washington. Successful candidates understand and appreciate the power of childhood and children as unique individuals learning in a social context. This is a full-time 10-month position, scheduled around the school day with before-school and after-school responsibilities. Associate Teachers collaborate in multiple classrooms at a level and are involved in planning, professional development activities, teaching and all aspects of campus life. The position begins August 22, 2022.
The Little School aims to build a diverse teaching staff that reflects the mix of local and international students and families in our school community. Candidates of color (BIPOC) and candidates with international experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary Responsibilities
• Support the social, emotional, and academic growth of students using principles of developmentally appropriate practice
• Engage in ongoing collaboration and communication with lead teachers to develop effective work plans, schedules, and regular responsibilities
• Support the design of classroom routines and behavioral expectations so as to work effectively as a teaching team
• Work with students individually, in small groups and as a whole class
• Independently supervise lunch and outside time, maintaining appropriate limits and boundaries, and engaging with students in ways that promote outside time as an extension of the classroom
• Maintain inviting, intentional and organized classroom spaces
• Learn and grow professional skills, maintaining an authentic interest in being part of a passionate progressive educational community
Skills and Experience
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elementary school age children
• Prior experience working collaboratively with another adult in a school or similar setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field preferred
• Fluency with classroom-based and distance-learning technology
Compensation: This is a full-time,10-month position that includes competitive salary and health benefits.
Submit: Resume, letter of interest and three references to employment@thelittleschool.org as soon as possible.
Our Mission:
The Little School cultivates authentic learning in community and the natural world, amplifying curiosity and expanding sense of self, belonging and possibility.
Our Vision:
We foster vibrant understanding and promote action that forwards sustainability, justice and joy.
Non-discrimination Statement:
The Little School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or family composition in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, hiring or any other school-administered programs.
