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Teaching Assistant

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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Teaching Assistants will support lead teachers by implementing classroom norms, facilitating small group activities, and preparing instructional materials. They are also responsible for supervising students during recess and lunch while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's Degree and prior experience working with K-8 students in an educational environment. You are comfortable with a variety of technologies and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

technologies

Job Description

Description

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. MILTON is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student-centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.  

Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in-person classes led by MILTON teachers.

Duties:

  • Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
  • Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups 
  • Help with class and material preparation 
  • Facilitate project work with small groups of students 
  • Supervise recess, lunch and activities in and out of classroom
  • Work with smaller groups of students to clarify their understanding of the material

Teaching Assistants will be fully engaged in the life of the school and will be included in professional learning opportunities, be provided feedback and participate in our faculty program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  •  Ability to multitask in the classroom and practice flexibility 
  •  Good interpersonal and communication skills 
  •  Enjoy working in a cooperative, team-oriented environment 
  •  Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks • Joy in working with young people 
  •  Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community 
  •  A desire to seek feedback and practice a growth mindset 
  •  High standards of professional conduct

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Prior experience working with [K-8] students in an educational environment is highly desirable 
  • Experience and confidence with a variety of technologies preferred

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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital (MILTON) is an independent, community Jewish day school in Washington, DC that offers a curriculum of general studies, Hebrew, and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community.
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