4th Grade Math​/Science Teacher

Episcopal Day School
Augusta, GA United States

Episcopal Day School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and nurturing fourth-grade math/science teacher for the  school year. Candidates should have excellent teaching and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of developmentally appropriate curricula in math and science, a passion for working with lower school students, and a solid commitment to professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that foster conceptual understanding, procedural knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on 21st-century skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Design lessons incorporating hands-on, concrete experiences in math and science as appropriate, including classes on our nature campus (Flowing Wells).
• Evaluate student growth in these disciplines.
• Implement instructional strategies that foster deep understanding.
• Use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school’s core values and philosophy.
• Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs in collaboration with grade-level teammates and curricular leaders.
• Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social-emotional needs.
• Provide a positive environment where students can actively engage in meaningful learning experiences.
• Communicate and partner effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Respect the confidentiality of each child and their family.
• Track and communicate individual student progress and provide interventions as needed.
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Attend division meetings and professional development sessions.
• Actively support the mission and strategic plan of the school.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Understanding of the developmental needs of lower school students
• Competence with innovative, research-based teaching approaches in math and science
• An inquisitive professional learning mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Strong collaboration and communication skills