Trinity School is currently accepting applications for one Kindergarten and one First Grade Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Trinity School creates a community of learners in a diverse and distinctly elementary-only environment, in which each child develops the knowledge, skills, and character to achieve his or her unique potential as a responsible, productive, and compassionate member of the School and greater community with the ability to have a positive and meaningful impact on others and the world around them as confident and empathetic leaders, global citizens, innovators, and problem-solvers. Trinity School respects and protects the dignity and worth of all members of its community without regard to race, color or national origin, religion or creed, gender, sexual orientation, family composition, economic status, or age.
Position Overview Associate Teachers at Trinity School are inquisitive, nurturing, fun-loving, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve themselves in areas of the school beyond their classroom walls. The Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in fulfilling all of his/her responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or a specific subject area Georgia State Teaching Certificate/License or equivalent from another state (preferred)
Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities: Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher Works with students in whole groups, one-on-one, and in small groups Models appropriate behavior for students Understands and supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally Uses technology instructionally, with an understanding of Apple products, interactive whiteboards, Google docs, and Microsoft products; understands responsible digital citizenship Collaborates with colleagues and staff to support the school community Communicates proficiently in oral and written forms Participates in associated duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess Takes initiative to fulfill typical teacher responsibilities and demonstrate willingness to problem solve atypical situations Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is an exempt position, not eligible for overtime, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Relationships The following represent groups of people the employee will interact with on a regular basis through daily work and serving on committees. All Faculty/Staff Children Families of the children Board of Trustees Professional staff from other related agencies The Greater Community
This position reports to the Lead Teacher and the Early Elementary Division Head.
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Trinity School is an independent co-educational elementary school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving ages three through Sixth Grade. Founded in 1951, the School is a non-profit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. Since its founding, Trinity's vision has been to provide a nurturing environment in which to challenge students. Trinity School includes the following: EED (Early Elementary Division): Threes through First Grade, UED (Upper Elementary Division): Second Grade through Sixth Grade. Generally, about 580 students are enrolled. Trinity's 43-acre campus is located in northwest Atlanta. Trinity students learn to become dynamic leaders in a school that offers a solid academic foundation coupled with programs in the arts, physical education, technology, World Languages, and extracurricular areas. In a society of different cultures, interests, perspectives, and talents, we prepare our students to grow into well-informed young adults who understand their responsibility to others and to the greater community.