Lower School Class Assistant 2024-2025

Lower School Classroom Assistant

Allen Academy proudly claims its heritage as the oldest accredited, non-religious preparatory school in Texas. The Allen family’s dream that started in 1886 has blossomed into an independent day school for more than 340 students from age 3 through grade 12 in historic Bryan, TX. The 40-acre campus creates a family-centered atmosphere where children are known by name and challenged to reach their full potential by talented, caring, and professional faculty, staff, coaches, and advisors. Allen Academy is committed to providing a global perspective not only through an independent school curriculum, but through hands-on, intentional learning experiences. We cultivate the skills and attitudes that characterize adaptive expertise, equipping students with the mindset necessary for academic success, preparation for life, and meaningful contribution to their local, college, and global communities.

Allen Academy is seeking candidates to join our Lower School team as a Kindergarten Class Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for educators who are passionate about education and are committed to teaching and learning. We are seeking applicants with experience and preferably a degree in Elementary Education who have the ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and who value a whole-child approach to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in offering a rich, engaging, stimulating learning environment
• Assist in the classroom with individual students and small groups
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly, clearly, and honestly
• Work/plan collaboratively with colleagues
• Teach and exhibit our school’s mission and core values
• Participate and engage in faculty meetings and professional development programs at department, division, and whole-school levels when necessary
• Attend scheduled committee and faculty meetings, both during and after-school when necessary
• Ensure the safety of each student by supervising and engaging in recess, lunch, and transitions between classrooms

Competencies

• Strong collegial and interpersonal skills
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
• Flexibility, sense of humor, energy, and optimism
• Willingness to collaborate with members of the Allen community

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Carla Johansson, Head of Lower School

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.13 - $17.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person