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REPORTS TO:Preschool DirectorFLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt, 10 Month PositionJOB PURPOSE:Greensboro Day School seeks an experienced early childhood educator for a full-time Preschool (Junior Kindergarten) Assistant Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year. Greensboro Day School teachers are mission focused, human-centered and experts of their craft. They are responsible for supporting the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of their students and facilitating a classroom community of respect, kindness, integrity, and responsibility. GDS teachers are lifelong learners, field experts, and most of all, champions of children. They design and develop effective learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and guided by evidence-based practices and cognitive research.The Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Preschool Homeroom Teacher in all areas. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares and assists with organization of classroom materials (e.g., makes copies and files paperwork)Supervises students during transitions from the homeroom classroom to other locations, recess, and lunchAssists the homeroom teacher in planning, implementing, and assessing student learningImplements curriculum and applies a pedagogical approach that are aligned with appropriate child and adolescent developmental stagesUses varied methods of instruction and assessment that are in accordance with the School's mission, Diversity Statement, educational philosophy, and departmental curriculum and competenciesSupports the alignment of curriculum with teachers of the same grade level or courseImplements a variety of brain-based teaching strategies including movement, interleaving, and other effective strategies informed by the learning sciences to maximize each student's learning potentialEffectively implements best-practice pedagogical strategies that include a variety and balance of direct instruction, individual student practice, whole-class discussion, collaborative learning, inquiry-based learning, experiential, and hands-on learningClearly defines and communicates expectations for student successSupports the use of assessments as a student learning tool by providing clear and timely feedback so students can learn from their mistakes and improve their long-term learningUnderstands the strengths and growth areas of each studentReflects on lesson design, implementation, and student outcomes and makes adjustments to ensure student successManages the classroom to ensure a physically and emotionally safe climate at all times for self and studentsResponds to needs of the whole class and individual students and collaborates with the counseling and learning support staff to understand and implement teaching strategies recommended in learning plansCultivates in each student an understanding of and appreciation for a wide range of perspectives, approaches to learning, and contentParticipates in the Professional Growth and Development Program focusing on Planning and Preparation, Instruction, Classroom Environment, and Professional Responsibilities (Danielson Framework) as outlined in the Employee HandbookADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Shares in the day-to-day life of the school community, which could include serving as an advisor, organizing clubs, attending assemblies, participating in committees as necessary (i.e., Grade Level Team, Student Services Team, division-based Leadership Team), and fulfilling assigned duties (such as lunch supervision, carpool, and bus duty)Is active and present as a GDS community member by participating in school functions and students' extracurricular life (such as admission events, attending arts and athletics events, and planning and/or serving as a chaperone on day and/or overnight field trips)Communicates in a timely manner with students and parents to inform them about successes, progress, and/or concernsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Head of SchoolGDS Cultural CompetenciesGDS Employee SkillsHuman-CenteredData-InformedEmpatheticCollaborativeProfessionalismTechnologically FluentAdaptable & Growth MindsetInclusiveProductive conflict resolutionIntegrityWelcomingRespectfulListens to UnderstandRelationship-FocusedStudent-CenteredField ExpertiseCoachableLifelong LearnerKindTeacher CompetenciesKid ChampionChief modeler of respect, responsibility, kindness & integrityIntellectually CuriousLover of learning for self and studentsCurriculum expertCulturally competentProactive, Effective, & Professional CommunicatorReflectiveResponsivePatientPosition RequirementsBachelor's Degree preferredSuccessful teaching experience (minimum two years preferred)WORKING CONDITIONS:Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors. Faculty are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Teachers of young children must be able to assist the children in toileting, hand washing, nose-blowing, etc. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit on small chairs and the floor. Teachers must also be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child. All teachers must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during drills and emergencies that may arise from time to time. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.DIRECT REPORTS:There are no direct reports for the Preschool Assistant Teacher.