Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) is seeking a full-time Lower School Co-Teacher beginning August 1, 2024. HIES is the largest Episcopal Parish day school in the country, offering a fully accredited college preparatory program for students age three through 12^th grade. HIES is located north of downtown Atlanta between I-75 and GA 400.

The Lower School Co-Teacher is responsible for assisting a Lead Teacher in developing and implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed ­­­­under the supervision of the Lower School Principal.

Typical Duties

• Provide assistance and instruction to students in a Lower School classroom.
• Support and implement lesson plans and monitor student performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional activities and environment.
• Update and maintain student academic records and performance metrics.
• Communicate regularly with colleagues regarding student progress.
• Provide an engaging and positive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the School’s code of conduct.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Maintain and update bulletin boards to showcase student’s artwork.
• Maintain safe environment supervising students on the playground.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Lower School Principal or the Head of School.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education or related field.
• Demonstrate a proactive and dynamic teaching style.
• Work collaboratively with classroom Lead teachers and the Lower School team to innovate instructional programs and teaching methods.
• Use differentiated instruction to reach all types of learners.
• Deliver student-centered teaching, positive classroom management and imaginative assessment methods.