Associate Teacher Role

Our Associate Teacher role is designed to give talented individuals new to the teaching profession a hands-on introduction to the craft and a pathway to becoming a lead teacher. Associate Teachers will serve as part of a grade-level team, working in collaboration with and under the guidance of experienced Lead Teachers. Associate Teachers will take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning and lead teaching as the year progresses. They will receive ongoing professional development and frequent, targeted feedback and coaching.

The content areas and instructional roles of each Associate Teacher varies depending on the time of year, the needs of our scholars and the approach of each teaching team.

We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required
• A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
• The desire to become a classroom teacher
• Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
• Strong team orientation
• Infectious joy
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated higher.

What you can expect:

• Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
• High quality, weekly professional development
• Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
• Prep periods every day
• Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues

This is an academic year position. School hours are 8:20-4:00 for staff.

Compensation: Salary for this role is $42,000. Multilingual candidates are compensated higher. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.