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Company Name : Fort Worth Country Day
Location : Fort Worth, TX 76109
Position : Kindergarten Assistant

Job Description : Fort Worth Country Day is seeking an experienced early childhood professional to serve as a Kindergarten Assistant beginning with the 2022–2023 school year. Reporting to the Head of Lower School, we are seeking applicants who will be actively engaged and involved beyond the classroom as a member of a family-centered, independent school community.

The Kindergarten Assistant is a full-time exempt position that teaches full-time in the classroom like all other lead teaching positions. Expected hours are typically 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. during the academic year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Co-teach and plan the academic areas appropriate to the class; assume the role of lead teacher as needed
Assume partial responsibility for instruction of children in Kindergarten during the academic year
Work with individual children or small groups of children
Create materials that support skills in appropriate academic areas
Seasonally decorate the Kindergarten foyer and halls in collaboration with colleagues
Collaborate with the lead teacher of the class on professional projects and curriculum development
Communicate with parents on a professional level under the direction of the lead teacher
Participate in professional development and staff development training
Perform all designated duties including carpool, lunch and recess as assigned
Attend planning sessions, department and division meetings as directed
Report to work on the same schedule as the lead teacher, including required attendance at graduation and at meetings that fall outside of the academic year calendar
Assist in the screening of prospective Kindergarten students
Attend Admission open house events

The ideal candidate will also have:

Knowledge about and experience with the developmental, social, emotional and cognitive issues of children in the early childhood years
The ability to professionally and compassionately relate to children of different learning styles and backgrounds
Strong ethical principles
Good planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication and classroom management skills
The ability to work successfully with colleagues on a team and within the division
An obvious passion for working with young children

Qualifications:

Early childhood classroom experience and knowledge base
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must to be to stand for up to 8 hours per day
Must be able to walk students to and from lunch, PE, art, music, etc. each day
Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting

All employees of FWCD must:

Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:
Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School. As a school, we also believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:
Fort Worth Country Day earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth in 2018.

Fort Worth Country Day is a coed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with nearly 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 20 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts, music, and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School and Fort Worth community is available at www.fwcd.org.

To apply:
The search to fill this position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume and names of professional references.

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