Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching

experience and

education.

The Dalton School, a K-12 independent, co

educational school located in Manhattan, is consistently recognized as one of the top independent day schools in the nation. It has a total enrollment of about 1,300 students and a faculty and staff of approximately 350.

We are seeking a full-time Kindergarten Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year, starting in September.

The Associate Teacher program at The Dalton School provides a unique opportunity for new teachers actively pursuing the field of

education to further their teaching

skills by working closely with

experienced teachers and mentors in a progressive

educational setting. Associate Teachers are integral to the First Program community.

Duties Include Collaborating With The Head Teacher In All Classroom

responsibilities, both academic and organizational: planning and conducting small group or whole class lessons, assessing and documenting students’ needs, developing and participating in classroom management, and supporting the Head Teachers in the daily maintenance of the classroom. Associate Teachers must demonstrate sensitivity to and awareness of the many kinds of

diversity present within the First Program community (cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, learning style, etc.), as well as the social and emotional developmental needs of the students.

Responsibilities

As a full-time employee, the Kindergarten Associate candidate must possess a passion and a promise for working with young children, excellent communication

skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching via ongoing graduate classes and/or professional development. Associates generally spend two years in First Program and are invited for a third year of teaching at the discretion of the school. The Kindergarten Associate Teacher assists the Head Teacher with all day-to-day

duties including lesson preparation and classroom set up. In addition to learning the craft of teaching by supporting the Head Teacher and assisting with classroom practices, the Kindergarten Associate Teacher has additional

responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

Planning and conducting small group or whole group lessonsAssessing and documenting students’ needsAttending and participating in Curriculum Night, grade-level meetings, report conferences, student support meetings, Associate Teacher meetings and professional developmentParticipating in conversations around curricular planning and classroom managementWriting student progress reports each trimesterSupervising lunch, recess, and dismissal

duties
Other

duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Commitment To Ongoing Learning About

diversity, equity and inclusion, and justice initiativesBachelor’s Degree required; work towards an advanced degree in Elementary or Early

education (preferred)Previous

experience with Lower School students (preferred)Strong proficiency with technology is requiredStrong writing and communication

skillsStrong work ethic with the ability to learn new

skills quicklyStrong organizational and executive functioning

skillsBilingual English/Spanish speakers are of special interest as our students learn Spanish starting in KindergartenDemonstrate cultural competency and

skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and

experiencesThe ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands.

The Dalton School Actively Seeks To Forward The Equity And

diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our

educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.