EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Position type: Full time exempt
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Reports to: Head of Early Childhood, EC assistants, Head of Lower School, LS assistants
Position Summary Sycamore School is currently seeking teaching assistants for the 2026-2027 school year in our Early Childhood Division (PreK) and in our Lower School Division (Grades 3 and 4). In these positions, you will be expected to support your lead teacher and assist your fellow colleagues in creating an engaging learning environment for our gifted learners.
As a teaching assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Instruction with small groups • Assisting lead teacher with grading, copying, and record keeping • Student supervision during special area classes, recess, and lunch • Attending and supervising field trips • Teaching in the event of absence of the lead teacher
Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelors degree, highly preferred • Superior interpersonal and communication skills • Experience working with children • Experience working in a collaborative teaching environment, preferred • Position involves working with a team of two to three other individuals • Comfortable developing and maintaining appropriate, positive working relationships with parents and colleagues • Strong classroom management skills • Ability to create a positive classroom environment for all students • Experience with Gifted and Talented or High Ability learners, highly desired • Flexibility and willingness to perform duties as assigned by lead teacher, Division Head, and administration
Application Instructions Well-qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.sycamoreschool.org/about/employment No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted for this position.
Sycamore School 1750 West 64th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-202-2500 www.sycamoreschool.org