Associate Teacher (Lower School - Grades 3-8)

Role Description: Associate Teacher - Lower School (Grades 3-8)

The associate teacher role is designed for teachers who are new to the profession or who are looking to transition to working with students with neurodiverse learning profiles. Associate teachers are classroom leaders with an important position supporting lead teachers and implementing individualized tools, strategies, and resources for differentiated learners. This position plays a key role in shaping students’ experiences at school. Associate teachers are educational professionals with a drive towards creating individualised learning opportunities for all members of their classroom. Furthermore, associate teachers at The Study Academy play an important role in facilitating authentic learning experiences through building an inclusive and collegial classroom culture featuring both high standards of learning and differentiated supports. Successful associate teachers can advance into a lead teacher role as they gain experience and demonstrate proficiency in their educational practice.

A full-time schedule includes supporting up to 28 of 30 teaching periods per week. All faculty members have a drive toward continuous improvement of their teaching practice through professional development and collaborative learning and maintain a “whole-child” perspective when teaching, advising, and supporting their students.

Job Roles

• Supporting classes and teachers directly
• Leading and attending field-trips
• Ascending into vacant Lead Teacher positions based on availability and need
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings
• Planning, promoting, and leading extracurricular activities
• Working with students in small group settings to support their academic and essential skill development
• Substitute teaching as required
• Leading and participating in before and after school programs
• Collaborating with colleagues

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizing Individual Learning Plans to guide work
• Teaching select classes when necessary
• Utilizing individualized strategies with students
• Proactively and effectively leading small group lessons and communicating with teaching team on student progress
• Effectively and consistently using the school’s Learning Management System and Student Information System
• Directly supporting classroom management and behaviour management in conjunction with teaching team
• Communicating openly, honestly, and transparently with students and teachers

Reports To:

• Lead teaching team
• Principal & Founder
• School leadership team

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• High level of comfort with digital resources such as Google Suite
• Bachelor’s degree required
• OCT certification is preferred, but not required. Candidates with teaching qualifications from outside of Ontario will be considered.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Experience working with middle school students, either in a general classroom setting, one-on-one setting, or alternative program setting.
• Experience with neurodiverse students with learning differences is a plus.

Compensation:

• There is on-site parking at the school site
• Employees are entitled to an opt-in extended health care plan (vision and dental) and an opt-in RRSP matching program
• There are paid holidays throughout the school year.
• This is a position with opportunities for advancement.
• The salary offer for candidates will be commensurate with experience and qualifications ($45000-$55000).

To Apply:

• Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your professional experience and skills and why you would be a good fit for the role. The Study Academy encourages educators of all backgrounds to apply.

The Study Academy’s mission: “To build and continuously develop a learner-centred community that fosters a culture of engagement and creativity through inclusive and innovative teaching.”