Role: Co-Teacher Lower School
Reports To: Head of Lower School/Head of Math Department
Department: Lower School Language Arts (5th grade)/Math
Job Status: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Position Start Date: August 28, 2026
Job Summary
The co-teacher is responsible for working with the head teacher to provide instruction that is respectful, achievable, and developmentally appropriate for the students in their classroom and that adheres to the curriculum for the grade/age and Benchmark School's mission and philosophy. The co-teacher is part of the teaching team that includes the head teacher, Department or Division Head, Child and Family Support Services, and other teachers of the class.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the head teachers to plan and teach small-group or whole-class lessons
- Assist students with independent or collaborative work
- Monitor student engagement
- Assume head teacher responsibilities as needed
- Record and share observations and information with the head teacher
- Meet regularly with the head teachers to discuss student progress and curriculum
- Write academic reports in LA
- Participate in parent conferences in LA
- Will be asked to perform additional duties before, during, or after school as needed (for example, parent conferences, back-to-school night, etc.)
- Perform clerical duties, including checking homework folders, recording and checking homework, etc.
- Communicate with parents as needed
- Teach or co-teach additional periods during the day in math, social studies, or science, including small group math classes
- If a head teacher in a small math class or content area, write content area reports
- Attend Professional Development sessions and co-teacher seminars
- Attend meetings of the classroom team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree preferred
Application & Writing Response
Please apply via the link below, and provide the following:
- A current resume
- Three professional references, including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses
- In addition to a standard cover letter, please respond to the following questions in no more than 500 words. Applications that do not include these responses will not be considered.
- Give an example when you've worked across difference. What was the nature of the experience, and what did you learn about yourself as an educator and person?
- Which cutting-edge approaches, research, or tools in education interest you right now, and why?