SJEDS ASSISTANT TEACHER
At San Jose Episcopal Day School (SJEDS), everything we do is a loving and joyful
expression of our mission: to inspire a passion for learning, a life of integrity, and a
heart for Christian service. Our faculty are the heart of our school, beloved by students
and parents alike for their warmth, responsiveness, creativity, professionalism, and
exceptional commitment to helping every child meet his or her great potential.
Lifelong learners themselves, our faculty model the characteristics they seek to
cultivate in their students: love, wisdom, open-mindedness, responsibility, service,
honesty, respect, patience, faith, and gratitude.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Our Assistant Teachers support the work of our Faculty in delivering active,
interactive, challenging, and purposeful learning experiences that ignite the
imaginations of our students and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Just like our
faculty, our Assistant Teachers employ the Responsive Classroom approach to build
safe, positive, and inclusive classroom communities. They nurture close and caring
relationships with students and families, relishing their role as “guides on the side,”
working collaboratively with Faculty to help each student meet their great potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SJEDS Assistant Teachers
● Adhere to the school’s Faculty Characteristics of Professional Excellence and the
guidelines put forth in our Faculty Handbook
● Embrace and live out the school's mission and educational philosophy
● Can be counted upon to be punctual, reliable, flexible, and responsive to the
needs of others
● Contribute to a classroom atmosphere that is emotionally safe, respectful,
positive, encouraging, and inclusive, using management and teaching strategies
that cultivate the spiritual, social, and emotional skills and well-being of our
students
● Cultivate close-knit, trusting relationships with students and parents through
respectful communication
● Support the broader needs of the school community, including, but not limited
to participating in school professional development initiatives, community
events, service and outreach opportunities, committee membership, parent and
faculty meetings, and other commitments as requested by Administration.
● Practice discretion and confidentiality
● Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth
QUALIFICATIONS
SJEDS Faculty members
● May, but are not required to have an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree,
advanced coursework or certifications in Education or a related field
● Experience working with students in an Educational setting
● Strong oral communication skills
● Strong collaboration skills
● Strong cultural competencies
San Jose Episcopal Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a
diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed
to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or
any other basis covered under applicable law.
TO APPLY
Send Cover Letter and Resume to DFO, Stacey Stec, [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
