Upper School Social Studies Assistant Teacher

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking an Upper School Social Studies Assistant Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Reporting to the US Division Director, the Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating Head Teacher(s), Grade Lead and/or Department Coordinator, related service providers, and specialists to support student learning. ATs will receive mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for application to advance their classroom skills.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, responsibility)
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities*

• Instructional Support

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily lessons using developmentally appropriate, multisensory, and structured teaching practices.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one support to reinforce key concepts and achieve learning objectives.
• Support students in accessing content, assignments, and assessments through scaffolding, modeling, and guided practice.

• Classroom Management and Organization

• Support classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations in alignment with Upper School policies.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials, differentiated resources, and assessments.
• Supervise students during group activities, lunch, study hall, transitions, and other duties as assigned.

• Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with the Head Teacher to plan lessons, reflect on student progress, and adjust instruction.
• Communicate observations about student learning, behavior, and engagement to the Head Teacher.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Advisement Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Support daily advisement meetings.
• Assist during community building activities.
• Support the development of students’ executive functioning skills.
• Participate in three parent conference days per year.
• Support coordination of required materials for and attend CSE meetings, when appropriate.

*Other duties as assigned.