Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Rainbow Community School – 4.5 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $29,492 a year 18 hours ago Benefits 403(b) Qualifications Elementary Education Early childhood education High school diploma or GED Experience with children (1-2 years) Experience with children Bachelor’s degree Experience working with students Conflict management Associate’s degree Teaching Entry level Full Job Description Rainbow Community School is Hiring for: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Rainbow Community School’s mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected and environmentally sustainable world. Our educational curricula include student-centered projects, nature awareness, service learning and more. We are unique with our Seven Domains model. We teach using the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains. Rainbow Community School Assistant Teachers are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging and multisensory learning experiences for the students in the classroom community. The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the greatest opportunity for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. In addition, they bring in best practices from a variety of approaches to create our holistic model. The Assistant Teacher will also step in for the Lead Teacher whenever the Lead Teacher is not present with the class. Duties and Responsibilities Help to execute activities and practices that promote the RCS Seven Domain Model Help to tailor classroom activities to the developmental needs of each child Foster strong classroom community by helping children develop conflict resolution skills Teach students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one Use curriculum programs such as Wilson Fundations Reading Curriculum and Singapore Math Maintain the classroom environment to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities Discuss student’s progress with Lead Teacher, families, counselors, and administrators Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while implementing Positive Discipline, Transformative Justice, and Decolonized curriculum Implement classroom schedules and lesson plans as directed by Lead Teacher Assist in documentation of individual children’s progress Develop relationships with and serve as point of contact for families to provide information and relevant resources Participate in RCS faculty meetings, and Assistant Teacher circle meetings Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis Requirements and Qualifications Associates or Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or related field. Minimum of 1-year experience teaching in a school setting or with children. A passion for working with youth in the education field. Clear, consistent and respectful communicator Attentive listener Commitment to personal and professional growth Excellent collaborator Upstanding ethics and integrity Pass state-enforced background check

Compensation:

Salary:

$29,492 plus a $3,900 stipend. After one year of employment, an additional 2% is added annual to a 403b retirement fund.

Tuition remission for children:

50% discount for 1st child, 25% for 2nd child. RCS is an Affirmative Action school, EOE, Rainbow Community School is a nonprofit institution that does not discriminate in admissions or hiring practices. We welcome students and staff of any race, creed, ethnic origin, or lifestyle.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29,492.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person