The Co-Teacher supports instructional delivery, student supervision, and classroom operations to ensure a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role is designed as both a highly impactful student-facing position and a professional growth opportunity. Co-Teachers actively support instruction through small group work, data collection, and individualized student support, and over time take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning and delivery.
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Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering core instruction through wholegroup, smallgroup, and individualized learning experiences.
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Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning, provide targeted support, and extend student understanding.
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Support data collection and progress monitoring to inform instructional decisions.
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Monitor student engagement and provide feedback to the Lead Teacher on student progress and needs.
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Gradually assume responsibility for planning and teaching lessons as familiarity with curriculum and classroom routines increases.
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May serve as acting Lead Teacher in the absence of the Lead Teacher, providing continuity of instruction and classroom management.
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Support differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
Classroom Environment and Student Supervision
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This role includes significant student supervision responsibilities, including approximately three hours per day supporting students in outdoor and noninstructional settings.
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Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, recess, snack, and lunch periods.
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Provide morning supervision and support prior to the start of the school day as assigned.
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Promote positive student behavior and reinforce classroom expectations.
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Support students’ socialemotional development and contribute to a respectful and inclusive classroom community.
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Assist in after school dismissal.
Collaboration and Professional Community Engagement
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Collaborate closely with the Lead Teacher to support instructional planning and classroom routines.
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Communicate effectively with Professional Community to support student needs and classroom operations.
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Participate in gradelevel meetings, divisional initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
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Engage in ongoing professional growth and development aligned with school priorities.
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Collaborate with Professional Community to support the school’s mission and values.
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Assist with preparation of instructional materials, classroom setup, and organizational tasks.
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Support classroom systems and routines to ensure smooth daily operations.
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Participate in school events and activities as assigned.
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Provide additional classroom coverage or support as needed at the direction of the Lower School Principal.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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Experience working with children in an educational or youthcentered setting.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a teamteaching environment.
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Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to individuals of all ages in a school setting.
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Flexibility, optimism, energy, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
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California Teaching Credential or active enrollment in a credentialing program.
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Prior experience as a coteacher, teaching assistant, or in a classroom support role.
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Familiarity with elementary instructional practices and student support strategies.
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Salary Range: $22.00 $26.00
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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and LongTerm Disability, and Life Insurance
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Paid Time Off: 10 Faculty Wellness Days
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Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
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Additional: Financial support for credential programs, advanced degrees, and ongoing professional development opportunities, Tuition Remission, Salary Continuance Plan, Wee Tartan Childcare Center (upon availability)
The Lower School Co-Teacher works in an active classroom environment requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the day. The role includes supervising students in classroom and outdoor settings, including playground and lunch areas. The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, assist students as needed, and remain actively engaged throughout the school day. The work environment includes moderate to high noise levels depending on student activity.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Be a part of an institution on an important mission. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham, the St. Margaret’s professional community comprises a dedicated and passionate team of more than 275 faculty and staff. We view the mission as the responsibility of every member of the professional community, and we foster a culture that values, loves and supports their individual contributions. We embrace and encourage creativity, innovation, ingenuity and continual iteration as we strive to advance our academic excellence and transformative experience for our students. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret’s, every day, their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise, so they can contribute to a vibrant, creative, nurturing environment that reflects our students and provides windows for them to view the world.
