Elementary Summer School Assistant Teachers

Capital City is looking for dedicated and talented Elementary Summer School Assistant Teachers.

At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!

This is a 4-week summer position, tentative dates are July 1st - July 26th with 1 planning day. 

Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm for staff, 9:00am - 3:00pm for students

This position is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The responsibilities of Elementary Summer School Assistant Teachers include:

• Supporting the classroom teacher with instruction. Instructional duties and roles will be discussed and mutually agreed upon by the Assistant Teacher and classroom teacher. Instructional duties may include: working with small groups of students, working individually with students, assessing student learning, and assisting with the planning and preparation of classroom lessons and activities.
• Implementing the principles of Responsive Classroom management.
• Supporting students with completing assignments/projects
• Meeting with the classroom teacher to reflect on progress and gain feedback mid-way and at the end of summer.
• Assuming lead teacher responsibilities when the classroom teacher is absent.

Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. 

Minimum required qualifications: High School Diploma and the following:

• Two+ years of experience working with students in a school-based setting
• Associate’s Degree or two years of coursework (60 credits) towards a Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication skills and track record of collaboration 

In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check. 

About Our School

Capital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development. Our program emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equity, a strong inclusion model and the integration of arts into the curriculum. We are a credentialed EL Education Mentor School (https://eleducation.org/) in the national network of over 150 schools. Through this model, teachers craft long-term learning expeditions that connect learning to the real-world and incorporate projects, research, fieldwork, and service to support students in meeting rigorous standards. Learn more at www.ccpcs.org.

Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.