Elementary School (K-5) Teaching Assistant

Role Summary

Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant for its Lower School program serving kindergarten through grade 5. The position supports classroom learning, student supervision, and the social, emotional, and academic development of children while working closely with a lead teacher and other staff members.

About the School

Sinai Akiba Academy is a private Jewish day school in Los Angeles serving students from early childhood through grade 8. The school’s mission is to inspire a love of learning while building a community of thoughtful, ethical learners who are grounded in Jewish tradition and guided by confidence and humility.

The community is shaped by core values centered on sacred community, academic excellence, kindness, empathy, respect, ethical responsibility, soulful intention, and love for Israel.

Key Duties

The Teaching Assistant will partner with the lead teacher to support curriculum delivery, prepare learning materials, assist with small-group instruction, and help maintain an organized and positive classroom environment. The role also includes supervising students during transitions, recess, lunch, and other academic and non-academic periods, including online settings when needed.

This position involves supporting student well-being, observing student behavior and needs, and helping each learner progress toward their full potential. The assistant will also contribute to school-wide activities, faculty meetings, professional development, assemblies, services, and interdisciplinary projects.

Professional Expectations

The school expects the person in this role to act with discretion, sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism. The assistant should be a collaborative team player who models the school’s philosophy and core values in daily interactions with students, families, teachers, and administrators.

Working Environment

This is an on-campus position requiring weekday availability from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. The assistant may also be expected to support remote learning tools such as Zoom and SeeSaw when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to $30.00. Benefits include a strong benefits package with part of medical coverage paid by the school, generous paid time off and holidays, 403(b) and employer-funded retirement plans, and access to professional development opportunities.

The school notes that the posted pay range is an estimate and is influenced by skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status, and months worked during the academic year. Final compensation will also consider internal pay equity.

Equal Opportunity

Sinai Akiba Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.