Assistant Teacher for First Grade

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The School's vision statement reads:  Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where kindness is currency, well-being is priority, and excellence in education is relentlessly pursued. The Indian Creek community is actively committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, and we foster an inclusive environment in which students feel understood, valued, respected, and affirmed.

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Because we are a small school, every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Lower School Principal.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community.

• Delivery of the curriculum through classroom teaching. 

• Ensure high-quality education and the most engaging experience for students.

• Collaborate with the Early Elementary Team.

• Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement the curriculum.

• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

• Maintain confidentiality with student information and records.

• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and carpool

Requirements

• Experience in early Elementary education

• Ability to work well with early Elementary students

• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and assistants

• Experience with technology, including both iPads and Microsoft products

• Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate and maintain a positive relationship with an assistant teacher
• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Environment:
• School environment including indoor and outdoor activities
• Playground and outdoor activities

• Physical Demands:
• Read handwritten documents and other records or reports
• Exchange information in person, by computer, or on the telephone
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time 
• Some light lifting, carrying, bending
• Mobility to ensure supervision of students both in and outside of the building, including on playground equipment and on field trips

Benefits

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime within the range of $40,000 - $45,000 dependent on experience.

In addition to the annual salary, Indian Creek School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability for the employee and their eligible dependents. We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future. PTO includes vacation, sick, holiday, and parental/family leave.

Equal Employment

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.