The Blake School seeks to hire a Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant beginning Sept. 22, 2025. This role supports students at Blake's Early Learning Center, working in a kindergarten classroom for eight weeks with an expected end date of Nov. 22, 2025.The hourly rate for this position begins at $18.75 and increases to $20 upon reaching a cumulative 300+ hours of service at Blake. This is a full-time, temporary position that is not benefits eligible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.Experience and Skills:Desired Skills:Knowledge of children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stagesAbility to work with children, families and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiencesEffective written and oral communication skills to engage with colleagues, parents and community membersActive listener who honors children's thoughts, feelings and ideasInterest in using the outdoors as a rich teaching environmentFamiliarity with or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach to teachingResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Substitute as lead teacher during any lead teacher absenceSupport full-class, small-group and specialist instructionAssist in developing and implementing a progressive, often emergent, curriculumProvide supervision and support during recess and before- and after-school programmingPerform day-to-day duties that support the ongoing classroom operations while maintaining proper adult-student ratiosParticipate in professional development opportunitiesDocument student exploration and workParticipate in and support parent/teacher conferences twice a yearApplication Requirements:Bachelor's degreeMinimum of 1 year of experience in PK-5 classroomAdditional required trainings/conditions of employment include:DHS background studyYearly health and safety trainingYearly child development course(s)CPR certificationPresentation of transcriptsThe Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its .The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOEThe Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its .The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
