Lower School Assistant Teacher (Education)
Oregon Episcopal School seeks an assistant teacher to begin duties in August 2024. Please include a cover letter addressed to David Lowell when submitting your application.
OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.
The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model.
As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose-- toward inclusion and respect, service and justice and commitment beyond ourselves.
JOB SUMMARY: The Lower School Assistant Teacher works actively with assigned students providing instruction or supervision of educational activities. He/she/they may assume teacher responsibilities as required for the entire class for short intervals. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful assistant teacher will possess enthusiasm, creativity and an inclusive, cooperative spirit. The assistant teacher cultivates in students the OES values of community, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful Lower School Assistant Teacher will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to support the School's educational mission.
As professional educators in a dynamic living and learning environment, assistant teachers are required to model professional behavior and observe appropriate adult-student boundaries to support a safe and supportive community for teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated gift for engaging a diverse student body and strengthening the inclusive community of OES.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Support Classroom teacher in classroom planning, preparation, instruction and supervision.
Work with students in various settings - large group, small group and individually, in person and in remote learning environments.
Document student learning.
Assist Lead Teacher with production work.
Attend to duties - lunch, recess, dismissal - as assigned.
