Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School · 2 days ago
Lower School Assistant Teacher
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrGideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community day school committed to academic excellence and Jewish values. The Lower School Assistant Teacher will collaborate with lead teachers to implement hands-on, student-centered learning and support students in their educational journey.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with lead teachers to implement interdisciplinary learning aligned with standards
Support learning by helping students connect their work to real-world contexts
Assist in launching lessons with provocations that invite curiosity and problem-solving
Support active learning, including small-group facilitation, conferring, and guided practice
Help create learning goals & success criteria so students understand what quality work looks like
Encourage persistence through challenge and emphasize process over product
Support student choice and creativity within structured learning experiences
Help ensure every student has a meaningful role in collaborative work
Work with lead teachers to differentiate instruction and scaffold learning
Support students in revising and improving their work
Provide additional support to students who need help with regulation, organization, or focus
Support students in giving and receiving feedback from peers and adults
Help facilitate reflection throughout the learning process (e.g., 'What are you noticing?' 'What’s changing in your thinking?')
Model a growth mindset and reflective practice with students and colleagues
Help maintain a respectful, safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom environment
Build positive relationships with students grounded in trust, consistency, and care
Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, families, and administrators
Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings and professional development
Participate in school events such as Back-to-School Night and student performances
Substitute for colleagues
Be willing to teach in person and through virtual platforms as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience working with children in an educational setting
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working with elementary-aged students
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred
Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative mindset
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Openness to feedback and continuous learning
Ability to balance structure with warmth, humor, and joy
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403b Retirement Plan
Long- and Short-term Disability
Voluntary Life/Accident Insurance
Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Checks
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax payroll deduction)
Company
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
A TK-8 School in the heart of Silicon Valley, our mission is to promote academic excellence, community responsibility, and vibrant Jewish living.
Founded in 1989
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carol Piraino
Associate Head of School/Chief Academic Officer
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