Title of position: Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher
Position type: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Closing date: Open until filled
Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.
Excellence, diversity, and community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach their potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our school. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.
Antilles is committed to maintaining a diverse and gifted faculty and staff who reflect a generous spirit in their respect for knowledge and accomplishment, as well as for one another and the students we teach. Our mission is to enable students to acquire confidence in their individual talents and to value the gifts of others.
Position Overview
The Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with the lead teacher in providing a safe and nurturing environment that is developmentally appropriate, supporting a wide range of learning styles and abilities. An understanding of and a commitment to, a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the lead teacher with the overall rhythm and tasks in the classroom
- Maintain general order, cleanliness and aesthetics in the classroom
- Classroom management and supervision of the students, under the direction and guidance from the lead teacher
- Nurture and guide the children through acceptance, encouragement, and warmth
- In concert with the lead teacher, communicating effectively with families and working in partnership with them
- Other duties as necessary to support the successful operations of the school
Education/Certifications Required
- High school diploma/GED
- CPR certification
Skills, Specialized Knowledge, and Experience
- Experience in a comparable role
- Collaborative professional nature
- Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Cultural competence
- Positive, detailed-oriented team player
- Technological literacy
How to apply: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@antilles.vi.
For more information on Antilles School, including employee benefits and our culture, please visit our website at https://www.antilles.vi.
Antilles offers a competitive compensation package including health and retirement benefits. Antilles is an equal opportunity employer and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, citizenship, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Antilles School is committed to providing equal opportunity and will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.