Available Position

As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose. On our campus in western Durham County, students from TK-8th grade learn in an environment based on academic excellence, partnerships between home and school, and a focus on individual growth and care. Our core values – respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, resilience, and joy – are at the heart of every TDS experience, whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or in our vibrant, diverse community.

Triangle Day School is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated teacher assistant to join our lower school education team. TDS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. A strong applicant should be patient, kind, flexible, and enjoy working on a team, as our teachers work closely with one another and contribute greatly to the wider TDS community. We value faculty who are involved in school life within and beyond the classroom, such as coaching or directing an extracurricular club, to enrich our vibrant community.

• Assist in the creation and execution of classroom lessons and materials in collaboration with the head teacher
• Teach and plan small group lessons in math, language arts, and other content areas
• Prepare classroom materials (e.g., make copies, staple and hole-punch papers, construct classroom signs, refill classroom supplies as needed)
• Transition and support students in various classes elsewhere on campus (fine arts, physical education, technology, science lab, etc.)
• Be fully present and actively support students during whole group instruction, discussion, projects and lectures
• Participate in field trips and special events when possible/appropriate
• Assist with supporting the classroom needs when your head teacher is absent
• Help with homework organization, following the system established by the head teacher
• Support the dismissal of students outside the school at the end of each day
• Attend full faculty/staff meetings, as well as relevant lower school faculty meetings
• Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, behavior management, and anti-bias of all kinds
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience working with children, particularly those ages 6-10, is a significant plus
• Passion for nurturing the curiosity and creativity of students
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues across divisions and departments
• Familiarity with instructional technology, both for teaching and communication
• Creativity to make daily tasks interesting and enjoyable for children to help them learn new skills
• Resourcefulness to explain information in a way that matches a student’s learning style
• Excellent communication skills with people of different ages and backgrounds, from parents and children to colleagues
• Patience to remain calm and positive while working with children of different developmental backgrounds
• Attention to detail to spot when a child is having difficulty with something or needs assistance

• Ten-month year (August-June)
• Salary in accordance with certification and experience (starting salary of $38,000 per year)
• School contract hours run Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, and 401(k)
• Funds available for self-driven professional development, as well as licensure support and additional training/certification

The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please combine all documents into a single PDF and send to employment@triangledayschool.org; if you have questions, email Annie Harrison, Director of Teaching and Learning, at annie.harrison@triangledayschool.org.

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