Associate Teacher

Full-Time Faculty

Associate Teacher

The Roeper School is where gifted students love to learn. Be part of the faculty that educates

and inspires gifted students in a student-centric, creative, collaborative educational environment.

The Associate Teacher is a supportive partner to the Homeroom Teacher. Together the teachers provide an intellectually challenging, creative and differentiated educational program for gifted

learners.

Role:

• Support and collaborate with the Homeroom Teacher in coordinating homeroom instruction using a variety of best curricular approaches.
• Support the Homeroom Teacher in the social and emotional development of the students in the mixed-age, self-contained classroom.
• Actively participate and grow in partnership with the Homeroom Teacher. Collaborate with the Homeroom Teacher in developing and implementing classroom curriculum.
• Following curriculum approved by Homeroom Teacher, provide instruction and supervision.
• In collaboration with the Homeroom Teacher, utilize knowledge of a variety of instructional and assessment methods and technology.
• Collaborate with Homeroom Teacher in implementing a multicultural and culturally relevant curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Homeroom Teacher in sharing student learning and progress.
• Maintain effective communication with the Homeroom Teacher, colleagues, and administration.
• Model positive behaviors for students and colleagues that align with the school’s core values, emphasizing social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with Lower School faculty on school-wide initiatives and support education through varied activities.
• Provide support to Homeroom Teacher and the Lower School.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Work or student teaching experience providing classroom instruction in an elementary school
• Committed to supporting and collaborating with Homeroom Teacher
• Demonstrated instructional and communication skills
• Ability to form collaborative work relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency work in order to perform responsibilities in accordance with Roeper’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A collegial approach and congenial temperament
  
  
  

Preparation:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or other relevant field

Location:

• Lower School Campus
• Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
  
  
  

About Roeper

At Roeper we are outstanding educators, teachers, and professionals. We are individuals who lead in the classroom and guide our students with respect for the mission and philosophy of the School. The Roeper School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our school community. We encourage all interested individuals to apply to our positions. If you would like to learn more, visit our website. www.roeper.org

To Apply:

For consideration submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter including Candidate Inquiry Answers (see below)
• Describe your professional experience working in a collaborative partnership in an educational environment.
• What is your statement of educational philosophy?
• Describe how your previous work experience and education have prepared you for this position.
• Are there specific extra-curricular activities in which you have a background or interest in taking a leadership role?
  
  
  

Salary Consideration:

The Associate Teacher position allows those newly entering the education field to gain valuable classroom

experience while supporting and assisting the Homeroom Teacher. Starting salaries from 35K.

Benefits

As a non-profit independent school, Roeper offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits programs includes medical, dental, disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; flexible spending account, 403(b) Savings and Match Plan and professional development funding.