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Teacher, Assistant K-5

CompanyLake Tahoe School
LocationIncline Village
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 30, 2026
About The Company
Lake Tahoe School, originally founded in 1997 under the name Incline Academy with a mission to provide a carefully articulated, highly academic program, quickly grew, adding grades yearly, into a Pre-K through Eighth Grade School by 2001. Incline Academy became Lake Tahoe School (LTS) in 2002 and then within a year, its visionary Board of Trustees, acquired a new three-story building with room for 24 classrooms and appreciable office space. Today, a highly dedicated team of teachers, administrators, and staff totaling 36 professionals (44% holding advanced degrees) with an average of 10 years teaching experience, sits at the core of LTS’s success. The student: teacher ratio is 10 to 1 with an average class size of 18. A dedicated Board of Trustees, steadfastly working to support the creation of a superlative independent school in the Lake Tahoe region, helps to guide and support LTS and the Head of School. Its recent approval of a campus renovation and expansion plan that includes a new Athletic and Performing Arts Center as its cornerstone will greatly benefit the School and entire Incline Village community is an example of its vision for the future. Lake Tahoe School remains rooted in the founding vision of an educational community focused on honoring the individual creativity and passion inherent in every child, to nurture disciplined minds, strong character, healthy bodies, and creative spirits among all LTS students. Lake Tahoe School is accredited by The Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
About the Role

Description

The Lower School Teacher Assistant will be responsible for supporting the classroom teacher(s) in fostering a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students with the curriculum and its concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction. The teacher will work effectively as a member of a grade-level team to plan all aspects of the program and its activities, and will demonstrate a passion for teaching lower-school-age students, a growth mindset, flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage and inspire students.

Requirements

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field preferred.
  • Teaching and/or assistant teaching experience preferred.  
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of middle school curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Ability to respect and protect the confidentiality of the students, families, and Lake Tahoe School information
  • Ability to model professionalism, flexibility, and leadership aligned with the mission and values of the school.
  • Represent the school positively in the larger community, reflecting the school's values.
  • Ability to interface and maintain effective and professional relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, parents/guardians, and students.
  • High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong understanding of best practices, curriculum design, vertical alignment, and assessment practices at the middle school level.
Key Skills
Classroom supportDifferentiated instructionStudent-centered learningCommunication skillsGrowth mindsetFlexibilityLeadershipCultural competencyCurriculum designAssessment practicesProfessionalism
Categories
EducationAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The teacher assistant supports classroom teachers in fostering a dynamic, student-centered learning environment through differentiated instruction. They work as part of a grade-level team to plan program activities and engage students effectively.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
47
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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