Lower School Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Princeton Day School is seeking a Lower School Assistant Teacher beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Under the general supervision of the Head of the Lower School and specific supervision of the Classroom Teachers, the Lower School Assistant Teacher's primary responsibility is to support academic and social skills instruction. As directed by the Head of the Lower School, the assistant will assume the role of the classroom teacher in their absence.

For this position, the ideal candidate is expected to:

• Work in partnership with the teaching team in the planning and implementation of the educational program.
• Work with students in large groups, small groups, and individually for differentiated instruction.
• Assist in the management of student behavior in a variety of settings.
• Utilize Responsive Classroom approach in classroom management and instruction.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and other PDS community members.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
• Assist with other duties or assignments as appointed by the Head of Lower School.

Schedule Expectations:

• Full-time, academic calendar year position; 8 hours daily, Monday through Friday
• Daily schedule is 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except during the weeks of duty assignments)
• Attend divisional, grade level, and all-school faculty meetings, which may take place before or after the above daily scheduled hours
• Classroom assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head and will be determined by enrollment.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience working with young children (ages 4-10) required
• Familiarity and experience with Early Childhood growth and development strongly preferred
• Has an organized approach to managing materials, tasks, and time
• Comfortable with using technology and learning new platforms

Compensation Range : $52,500 - $53,500 a year (this role is eligible for benefits)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS' competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.

Qualified candidates should submit the following to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three (3) professional references