POSITION TITLE: Lower School Instructional Assistant – Harbour View Campus
DEPARTMENT: Lower School
REPORTS TO: Head of Lower School – Harbour View Campus
FLSA: Full-time, Non-exempt
TERM: 10 Months
School Overview:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school
serving grades Pre-Kindergarten (including 2 year olds) through 12. The school has a current
enrollment of approximately 900 students and 180 employees located on two campuses in Suffolk,
Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent
Schools.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a teaching assistant candidate in the Lower School who possesses extensive
teaching assistant experience and knowledge, preferably in an independent school environment at
the elementary education level.
Essential Functions:
Provide assistance to the teacher and students instructionally, clerically and in a supervisory
capacity under the direction of the assigned teacher, both in the classroom and outside of the
classroom.
- Assist instructionally with both large and small groups in any manner requested by the
- Supervise students at lunch, carpool and bus arrival/departure.
- Organize and supervise playground activities.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in at least 16 hours of professional development
- Use technology to support students and teacher in classroom activities.
- Perform necessary copying, filing, and organizing.
- Attend professional learning opportunities, when requested.
- May be required to sponsor afterschool clubs and/or assist with morning and/or extended
- May be required to assist students who become ill during the school day until a parent or
- Perform additional duties as assigned by teacher or Head of Lower School – Harbour View
Campus.
Required Education/Background:
College coursework in elementary education, especially in the areas of child development
- Knowledge of the developmental needs of young children.
- Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.
- Certification in First Aid, CPR and Medicine Administration is preferred. Training will be
- Previous successful experience working with children.
- Understands the mission of the school and the need to focus on the education of the whole
child.
Takes initiative and is self-motivated and creative.
Values parents as a vital resource in educating a child.
Represents the school positively in the community.
Is flexible, patient, kind and compassionate.
Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students,
parents and community.
Works collaboratively, not only with teachers and teaching assistants in Lower School, but
- Working familiarity with technology.
- Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers a competitive salary, health, retirement, disability and
life insurance benefits. Qualified applicants shall submit a completed NSA employment
application (form posted online), resume with references and a cover letter explaining their
interest in and qualifications for this position to Angie Thompson, director of finance and
accounting, at athompson@nsacademy.org, for further consideration. Salary commensurate
with experience.
At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are engaged in personal growth, inspired to discover their passion
and empowered to make a difference in the world.