Associate Teacher (fall 2024)

THE ROLE

An Ethos Classical Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting a classroom of 24–28 students to multiple years of academic achievement and social growth within a single school year. Associate Teachers write shared lesson plans; teach small groups during literacy and math blocks; supervise breakfast and lunch; and administer assessments and track achievement data. Most importantly, they build enduring relationships with students and their families.

The Associate Teacher role provides aspiring and new teachers with the experience they need to become excellent Lead Teachers. Benefits of this pathway include:

• Close mentorship under a master Lead Teacher

• Progressive and scaffolded teaching responsibilities over the course of the academic year

• Upon the completion of a successful year, Associate Teachers can have the opportunity to move into a Lead Teacher position.

THE PERSON

As an Associate Elementary Teacher, you will:

• Collaborate productively with Lead Teachers.

• Internalize, individualize, and execute common lesson plans.

• Make instructional choices with eagerness and urgency.

• Teach whole group, small group and individual lessons with rigor.

• Manage groups of students with high expectations for student behavior and consistent systems and routines.

• Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.

• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for behavior.

• Implement school-wide systems for academics and behavior.

• Engage families through phone calls, home visits, and notes.

• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule: Teacher’s day is 7:15 am–3:45 pm

• Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Ethos Classical.

THE MUST HAVES

Prior Experience

• Experience working with students (Preferred).

Work Demands

• Willingness to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

THE PERKS

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an equal opportunity employer, Ethos Classical hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

NEXT STEPS

Email a resume and cover letter to Emily Castillo León at emily.castilloleon@ethosclassical.org. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit our website: www.ethosclassical.org.