ETON SCHOOL Hiring for Upper Elementary Teaching Assistant at Bellevue, WA Full Time

Posted: 05-Jul-24

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Type: Full Time

Salary: $22-24 per hour

Categories

Classroom Assistant/Aide

Salary Details

Placement within range based on experience.

Required Education

High School

Upper Elementary Teaching Assistant

Eton School in Bellevue, Washington, is an independent school for children age three through grade eight whose mission in educating the whole child inspires creative, confident thinkers who have an enduring passion for learning and are poised to contribute to the world. As a school and organization, we commit to learning, reflecting, growing, changing, and honoring the worth and dignity of all people. In support of our mission and statement on diversity, we seek a qualified Teaching Assistant to work within our Upper Elementary program.

Teaching Assistants are scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m., as 10-month employees during the academic year. Work schedule and hours may vary while supporting the childcare program during certain school closures or breaks. This position’s main responsibilities include classroom management, student supervision, and support of the lead teaching team. The wage range for this position is $22.00-$24.00 per hour, placement within the range depends upon experience.

Examples Of Daily Tasks Include

• Overview the classroom and maintain a peaceful work environment
• Work with lead teacher to establish consistent behavior expectations for students
• Work with small groups and individual students under direction of lead teacher
• Correct assignments, prepare materials for projects, and maintain classroom supplies
• Cover lunch, recess, and dismissal duties
• Daily cleaning and organizing responsibilities
• Provide support to childcare program after-school and during breaks

Additional Opportunities

• Teach special units of study within an area of expertise or interest
• Support performing arts teacher in musical production
• Step in to lead certain activities or to help cover during absences

Requirements And Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting
• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s preferred
• Desirable traits include effective communication skills, confidence and kindness when working with children, professionalism, and contentious attitude toward work responsibilities.
• Health and safety trainings can be completed upon hire, costs reimbursed by the school:
• Pediatric and Adult CPR/AED and First Aid training
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Mandatory ing of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Medication Management
• Student Boundaries training
• Must have results of a one-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to starting work or provide written proof of a negative test result within the past twelve months. Positive results require documentation of treatment or a negative chest x-ray.
• Must show proof of MMR vaccination, proof of immunity through antibody titer, a health care provider’s attestation of infection sufficient to provide immunity, or documentation of medical/religious exemption.
• Must complete a Portable Background Check through DCYF and submit to fingerprinting as required.
• Job requires the ability to lift 30 pounds overhead, to remain standing or walking for extended periods of the work day, and to move freely while supervising and engaging in indoor and outdoor activities with students

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About Eton School

Montessori and NWAIS-accredited, Eton School is designed to address a student’s specific learning needs every step of the way. Students build confidence within a challenging program that strengthens skills and natural abilities, inspires creativity, develops critical thinking skills and encourages leadership.

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