Elementary School Teacher

Title:

Elementary School Teacher Supervises: N/A

Reports to:

Head of School FLSA Status:
Exempt Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 DOE FTE:
Full-Time, Regular, Academic Year When Needed:
Immediately

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an exceptional classroom experience for Elementary School students.

Specific Responsibilities:

Teaches Kindergarten-5th Grade courses in particular discipline(s)
Acts as teacher in the grade level who has primarily responsibility for grade communication, including:

Weekly newsletter

Regular contact with parents

Holding and reporting on team meetings

Bringing issues concerning students to the attention of Senior Administration, etc.

Teaches remotely as needed
· Attends Orientation Week, June Week, Parent-Teacher Conference Days, Back to School Night, In-Service Days, Faculty and Lunch Team meetings, Graduation, Open Houses, sel
· Participate in Recess, Lunch, Event Duties as assigned

Creates and maintains positive partnerships with students and families

Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

Actively participates in the full life of the school, including admission, development, and community events

Vigorously engages in their own professional development; is a life-long learner who enhances their skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance to efficiently and effectively produce work products

Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Required

Education & Experience:

Bachelors’ degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in education or a related field required

Teaching credential in preferred

At least three years’ experience working with K-1 students required

Experience working in an independent school preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Exceptional classroom management skills

Proficient classroom technology skills

Ability to communicate and work effectively with all school constituencies

Data input skills for things like student report cards and internal documents

Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team of highly motivated, enthusiastic teachers

Committed to on-going professional growth and development

Passion, creativity, dedication, and collaboration

Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor

Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity

Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology

Ability to stand multiple hours of the day Ability to sit and keyboard

Ability to talk on the phone

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to travel locally

Ability to work outside in any weather
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