Teaching Assistant

School Overview 

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School is a K-6 independent Jewish Day School located on the Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue campus in Encino, California. The school was founded in 1978 by nationally renowned Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis z"l, and established to provide both a stellar General Studies and Judaic studies curriculum. Rabbi Schulweis believed that school should be a place where students grapple with questions and issues cultivating their critical thinking and learning to take action to make the world a better place. He believed this should be done in an environment that fostered strong Jewish values and active involvement in Jewish experiences and community. 45+ years later, the school stands true to the original mission as a forward- thinking learning environment, linking traditional Jewish values and teaching to modern-day decision making and action, all within a vibrant and nurturing Jewish community. 

POSITION OVERVIEW
VBS Day School is looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to support our students and teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, and passionate about working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized or small group support to students, reinforcing concepts and skills.
• Assist teachers with classroom tasks, including lesson prep, organizing materials, and managing student work
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and other assigned areas, ensuring a safe and positive environment
• Reinforce classroom expectations and behavioral guidelines
• Maintain communication with the teaching team and assist with parent inquiries as needed
• Help set up and maintain classroom displays and bulletin boards
• Upload student photos to Seesaw and assist with attendance reporting
• Orient substitute teachers to classroom routines when needed
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries with students, parents, and staff
• Follow school policies for supervision, attendance, and communication
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing needs in the classroom
• Punctuality, reliability, and professionalism
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting