Washington, D.C.
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Posted: 06-Mar-23
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Bullis School seeks a Lower School Teaching Assistant to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2023-24 academic year. Teaching Assistants work closely with kindergartenhomeroom teachers in a variety of ways to facilitate and maintain a healthy, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Strong candidates will be highly collaborative and demonstrate a commitment to facilitating a learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Qualified Teaching Assistants may lead some STEM lessons for kindergarten and second grade so science knowledge and experience with elementary STEM instruction is highly desired. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers starting out in the field, working on advanced degrees, or wishing to participate fully in the school day with few demands outside of school. This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School.
Lower School Teaching Assistants will support the K-1 homeroom teachers to create the conditions for discovery both inside and outside of the classroom by supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate, and explore. Inside the classroom, the Teaching Assistant may lead one-on-one small group instruction - listening while students read, reviewing or reinforcing class lessons, or helping them find information for assignments. They will help the homeroom teacher prepare lesson materials, stock supplies, and set up classroom equipment and will assist with transitions and supervise students on the playground and in the hallway. Successful Lower School Teaching Assistants are committed to building positive relationships with students and use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior.
Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision. Bullis is proud of its culture of innovation and growth and supports faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and education. Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD. It is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School, please click here.
Qualities of a Bullis Lower School Teaching Assistant
- Appreciates and respects elementary-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Knowledgeable about developmental milestones and possesses a deep belief in learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on lessons and activities
- Demonstrates a consistent commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Collaborative and able to work smoothly and closely with homeroom teachers
- Displays good cheer, humor, listening skills, patience, and warmth balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented and organized with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, record-keeping, and demands for attention effectively and efficiently
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment, including iPad integration
- Experience with a structured literacy program which include phonics instruction, Writer’s Workshop and inquiry based learning
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials immediately. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
