Nonprofit
Published 10 days ago

Assistant Teacher

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:August 18, 2025
    Education:High School Diploma Required
    Salary:USD $38,000 - $40,000 / year
    Cause Areas:Children & Youth, Education, Religion & Spirituality

    Description

    Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. Milton is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student-centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.

    Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in-person classes led by Milton teachers.

    Duties:

    • Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
    • Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups
    • Help with class and material preparation
    • Facilitate project work with small groups of students
    • Supervise recess, lunch and activities in and out of classroom
    • Work with smaller groups of students to clarify their understanding of the material

    Teaching Assistants will be fully engaged in the life of the school and will be included in professional learning opportunities, be provided feedback and participate in our faculty program.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to multitask in the classroom and practice flexibility
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Enjoy working in a cooperative, team-oriented environment
    • Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks • Joy in working with young people
    • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
    • A desire to seek feedback and practice a growth mindset
    • High standards of professional conduct

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Prior experience working with [K-8] students in an educational environment is highly desirable
    • Experience and confidence with a variety of technologies preferred

    Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. Milton is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student-centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.

    Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in-person classes led by Milton teachers.

    Duties:

    • Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
    • Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups
    • Help with class and material preparation…

    Benefits

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Public Transit Benefits
    • 403-B
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Employee Assistance Plan
    • Leave early for Shabbat
    • Life & Long Term Disability
    • Sick and Personal leave
    • DC Paid Family Leave
    • Tuition Reduction
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Public Transit Benefits
    • 403-B
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Employee Assistance Plan
    • Leave early for Shabbat
    • Life & Long Term Disability
    • Sick and Personal leave
    • DC Paid Family Leave
    • Tuition Reduction

    Location

    On-site
    6045 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States

    How to Apply

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