Instructional Assistant

Austin, TX, United States of America

Instructional Assistant Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW 

• Job Title: Early Childhood Instructional Assistant 

• Reports to: Head of School 

• Location: Austin, TX 

• Status: Full-Time for the 2024-2025 school year

POSITION BENEFITS 

• Salary: $36,000

• Off in June and July

• Paid Time Off

• Health, Life, LTD, Dental, Vision & Hospital Indemnity coverage options available

• Annual $500 Benefits Supplement

• Annual Christmas Bonus 

• Small class sizes (not to exceed 15 students)

• Work within a supportive Christian work environment 

ABOUT CITY SCHOOL 

For twenty years, City School has equipped Pre-K through 8th grade students academically, spiritually, and relationally to follow Christ and serve others. Passionate about both education and community, City School draws on the Charlotte Mason tradition of living books and the practice of narration. We offer students a strong foundation in academic skills and habits. We strive to embody Kingdom values and priorities by making a Christ-centered education accessible to all; breaking down the financial, academic and geographic barriers to traditional private school education. We cultivate a growth mindset and engage in opportunities to honor others in a diverse community. We seek educators and staff who will expand and carry this vision forward with humility and grace. 

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

The instructional assistant will: 

• Assist in creating an environment conducive to students’ spiritual, academic and social development.

• Assist the lead teacher by helping to facilitate effective lessons that develop students’ academic habits. 

• Assist the lead teacher by helping to develop students’ social-emotional growth.

• Consistently model and encourage behavior that cultivates meaningful relationships within the students’ classroom and school community. 

• Model and implement City School’s Christian religious beliefs, mission, vision, values, philosophy of education and student formation beliefs.

• Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and serving children.

• Demonstrate willingness to grow in understanding of the Charlotte Mason approach to education.

• Work well within a collaborative, united and supportive co-teaching model with the lead teacher.

• Step into the lead teacher role when the lead teacher is out.

• Assist the lead teacher with classroom administrative tasks.  

• Communicate well (written and oral) with students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

• Effectively steward all designated school materials and equipment. 

• Attend required staff meetings, special events, and professional development sessions.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications: 

• Active member in good standing at a Christian church.

• Hold at least a High School Diploma.

• Preference given to candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience, especially in a Charlotte Mason educational setting.

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a teaching license and/or certification.

• Preference will be given to bilingual candidates, Spanish.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to access and complete our application by clicking on this LINK, submitting your application, resume and cover letter to hr@cityschooltexas.org. Thank you.

City School • 1844 Teri Rd. • Austin, TX 78744 • (512) 416-7744 • hr@cityschooltexas.org • www.cityschooltexas.org