We believe that good teachers set high standards for their students and do everything they can to help them achieve them. Associate Teachers work closely with the Lead Teacher in our PreK3-Grade 5 classrooms, collaborating on all aspects of classroom life. This includes collaborating with the Lead Teacher, working directly with students, typically being assigned particular subject areas to plan and implement lessons, and supporting classroom and school life. Associate Teachers participate in all aspects of school life, including colleague meetings and professional development.

The Benjamin School is seeking a Lower School Associate Teacher for our North Palm Beach campus. Associate teachers are welcomed into a collegial, supportive environment, introduced to a variety of effective teaching styles, and offered an array of professional development opportunities, including seminars and outside speakers. Associate Teachers are full members of the Lower School teaching teams, preparing and delivering lessons in social studies, sciences, and other subject areas.

We are looking for Associate Teachers actively exploring or pursuing careers in education, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Lead Teacher. Associates are expected to learn pedagogy and curriculum content, and to increase their level of planning and instruction independence over time. The Associate Teacher will work with small groups and lead instruction using curriculum and learning experiences that inspire intellectual curiosity and a sense of wonder in students. Structures for this include close planning, observation, and feedback with Lead Teachers, as well as goal-setting and other meetings with the Lower School Administration, Mentors, and Curriculum Coordinators.

Essential Functions
> Collaborate with the Lead Teacher on all aspects of classroom preparation, instruction, and
student support.
> Learn the grade-level curriculum, instructional frameworks, and best practices in teaching, and
work towards independence in implementing them.
> Provide direct instruction to students, with increasing responsibility over time.
> Assist with classroom routines and tasks, including recordkeeping, attendance, materials
preparation, and data collection.
> Support with additional duties related to the safe operation of the Lower School (i.e., arrival,
lunch, recess, dismissal).
> Participate in parent communication, including Back-to-School Night, report card writing, and
Parent Conferences.
> Attend before- and after-school meetings and professional development sessions.
> Assume the Lead Teacher role when the partnering Lead Teacher is absent.
> Complete all requirements of The Benjamin School Professional Development Plan

Position Requirements and Professional Qualifications:
> A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field of child development is required, with
enrollment in a Master's Degree preferred
> Experience teaching lower school-aged children
> A genuine enthusiasm for working with a team of dedicated professionals to create innovative,
integrated learning experiences for young learners.
> Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
> Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently and address several challenges simultaneously.
> Possession of a pleasant and collaborative style in the workplace, including a professional
attitude.
> Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
> Well-versed in technology, Google Workspace software suite, and office equipment related to the position.
> Ability to maintain confidential information.
> Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality.

Key Expectations of all TBS employees:
> Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
> Consistently models The Benjamin School values
> Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective
communication through collaboration, listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and
approachability
> Takes initiative and ownership in displaying a positive work ethic and behaviors, and encourages this attitude in others
> Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Physical and Work Requirements:
> Attendance is required from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with occasional required commitments after 3:15, including Back to School Nights, parent-teacher conferences, and other classroom or
school commitments that may extend beyond these hours.
> Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
> Frequent movement about the classroom and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
> Ability to work more than 8 hours a day, as well as evening and weekend hours as necessary for events and projects
> Travel required for meetings, events, and professional development

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision, AFLAC, 403B Retirement, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending, Student Tuition discounts, Educational assistance and School-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.thebenjaminschool.org.

If selected to advance in our hiring process, you will be required to complete both a background check and a drug screening. In accordance with state regulations, your background check will be conducted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information about the Clearinghouse, including its purpose, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Kindly email your résumé and letter of interest to LSopenings@thebenjaminschool.org.
We respectfully request no telephone calls.

DFWP/EOE

About The Benjamin School

Go Benjamin. Then Go Anywhere. At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Beginning in our PK3 classrooms and continuing through grade 12, students have the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. With sprawling campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, students spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying their natural surroundings. A community of just over 1,300 students is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Students learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves and to bring out the best in each other. An exceptional faculty guides children to experience gratification through the pursuit of knowledge. Our Lower School program begins with WOW, our Worlds of Wonder program for 3-year-old students and continues through grade 5. Joy and inspiration guide teacher interaction with our young learners as students explore new concepts and skills through hands-on discovery, teacher-guided investigation, and project-based learning. A warm and ...caring atmosphere centered on the 12 Benjamin Values promotes a sense of respect for one’s self and others and encourages a spirit of belonging. Students are inspired to develop their full potential intellectually, artistically, physically, socially, and emotionally as they mature into the best version of themselves. From the moment middle school students in grades 6-8 arrive on campus, they are guided by a community of supportive educators passionate for teaching the early adolescent. Our exceptionally skillful and creative teachers are characterized by their commitment to the individual student's academic success. An engaging and challenging learning environment fosters confidence, self-esteem, global understanding, personal and civic responsibility, and a love for learning. An interdisciplinary focus rich in technology gives students the tools to apply newly acquired knowledge. A rigorous core curriculum reinforces basic skills and innovative course electives introduce students to a wealth of novel and meaningful information. With 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School students in grades 9-12 are challenged in all subject areas. Rigorous work is deemed an opportunity by gifted and dynamic teachers who impart academic challenges with clear expectations and support. Character Education is implicit in all we do, and students adhere to the School’s Honor Code with respect and courtesy central to the learning experience. Twice-weekly advisory meetings are held, where faculty serve as advocates for their advisees and foster the personal growth of our upper school students. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and co-curricular sports, art programs, and over 40 clubs enable students to discover various opportunities and achievements. Our students excel beyond academics, earning visual, performing, and digital arts awards. A robust athletic program prepares an average of 20% of our graduates to pursue collegiate athletics each year. Benjamin alumni are currently playing in the NFL and MLB. While our curriculum prepares students for the nation's most selective colleges and universities, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

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