Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Lower School is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Desire to work with children in a consistent and caring manner
• Cooperative, supportive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Flexible mindset and a positive approach to challenging situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Strong commitment to student progress, success and social-emotional well-being
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Support of and respect for diverse people and perspectives
• Familiarity with instructional technology

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children preferred

To Submit Application Materials:

Interested candidates should send a single PDF that includes the following:

• Resume
• List of three References – two professional and one personal (We will not contact references without candidate permission)

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.