We are currently seeking to fill the following positions:

Current Openings

• Special Educator, part-time position - apply using Indeed

• Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional, part-time position— apply via email. Instructions in description below.

Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional: Part Time

About Southshire Community School

Southshire Community School is a Vermont-approved, progressive, family-oriented elementary school (K-8) that focuses on the individual as a learner.

With an emphasis on teaching the importance of leadership, personal responsibility, and good citizenship, Southshire strives to help children become individuals who possess academic and critical thinking skills, a love of learning, and a strong interest in becoming creative, contributing members of our community.

The Southshire culture is firmly rooted in the spirit of creating and sustaining a healthy, nurturing community. Children learn, explore, and share their individual interests in a safe, nurturing environment and are encouraged to respect each other’s thoughts, opinions, and interests. Families and teachers play a key role in supporting the community through numerous all-school events and by lending their vision, skills, and voice to foster a healthy school life that enriches children's education.

Visit www.southshire.org for more information or call 802-442-4601.

About the Role

The individual in this full-time position understands and promotes the Southshire Community School’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. Southshire has a strong philosophical commitment to the classroom community. Students are highly valued as individuals, and their voices are heard and respected.

This position is responsible for upholding the child-centered approach that supports the student's individual needs in accordance with the school’s mission and vision. The paraprofessional/teacher assistant (TA) will work closely with the school teachers to provide students with additional attention and instruction. The TA will review the lessons the teacher introduces in the classroom with students, individually and/or in small groups, to help reinforce them. This individual will also provide feedback to teachers to monitor student progress and meet regularly with them to discuss lesson plans and students’ development. The TA will work with the teacher to provide individualized attention to children who need additional support. The TA will assist teachers in supervising children both in the classroom and outside of the classroom, such as at lunch, recess, and on field trips. 

Job Details

• Full time: September through June 

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Nonexempt

• Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning 

Job Duties

 The successful candidate will:

• Provide support to teachers to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.

• Aid in the instructional efforts of the teachers.

• Assist in end-of-day pickup. 

• Observe and monitor student performance and relay observations to the teachers. 

• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the group's teacher.

• Attend one staff meeting a month. 

• Participate in student conferences when requested.

• Assist with the setup and cleanup of classroom materials or equipment. 

• Assist teachers in projects or research. 

• Enforce school policies and rules. 

• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material with students either one-on-one or in small groups.

• Teach and reinforce proper behavior by following school rules. 

• Supervise students outside of the classroom during lunch, recess, and on field trips.

• Substitute teaching for a full day as needed.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications for the Position:

• Interested in working with children of varied ages, skills, and developmental levels.

• Reliable and timely to best support the needs of students and teachers.

• Eager to develop skills that empower students’ independent voices, interests, and strengths using progressive educational techniques such as observation and narrative, and emergent curriculum.

• A team player who gains energy from multiple perspectives on individual students' needs and from feedback through peer discussion.

• Able to think and act independently to create learning experiences that support the needs of individual students and the school’s overall mission.

• Flexible, with an open approach to education that embraces creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

• A lifelong learner who values developing new knowledge and skills.

• Confident working with a small group of learners in a small school environment.

Qualifications for the Position:

The Candidate must:

• Possess an understanding of academic and emotional child development.

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience; starts between $18-20 per hour

• Paid federal holidays 

• Paid snow days 

• Accrued paid sick days

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to school@southshire.org. 

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Southshire Community School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Southshire Community School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.