Primary School Teacher; 1st-3rd

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a teaching team to shape elementary school educational experience
• Support the growth and development of the whole child.
• Create and foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
• Develop and implement lessons and enriching experiences for thematic project-based curriculum that integrates English Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, and Science
• Develop students’ competencies for writing and literacy skills, as well as humanities and science content knowledge, in line with school and state standards
• Use provided curriculum to inform planning of Math and Literacy instruction
• Plan and organize immersion events, fieldwork, guest speakers, and overnight trips
• Differentiate instruction, lessons, and activities to the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional needs of students as they arise
• Maintain organizational systems in physical and digital space
• Regularly use and document multiple forms of assessment to gauge student learning and inform next steps in teaching
• Write newsletters and report cards
• Hold family conferences twice a year, and communicate with families both digitally and through family-teacher meetings as needed to support student learning
• Attend and supervise students during overnight grade-band camping trips
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as required to ensure student safety and educational instruction

• Utilize curiosity, questions, respect, and empathy in community conversations
• Use school resources, collaborate with colleagues, and seek out opportunities for professional development to ensure execution of educational programming, support of student learning, and growth as an educator
• Conduct action research and/or try new strategies and approaches to improve educational practices and curriculum development
• Be proactive in serving the community (such as picking up trash, supporting a colleague, volunteering to help cover an emergency absence etc.)
• Ensure proper supervision of all students under your care

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Prior elementary school (or related) teaching experience
• Passing a criminal background check upon hire
• Proficiency with technology (GSuite in particular)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Social-emotional teaching experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Familiarity with and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion practices
• Openness and flexibility in designing improved learning experiences
• Values collegial collaboration and individual improvement
• Enthusiastic life-long learner

• Experience teaching grades 1-5
• Experience teaching gifted learners
• Experience teaching twice-exceptional learners
• Master’s degree

Salary range: $77,000 - $110,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, holidays, and school breaks.

Tessellations is an Equal Opportunity Employer — we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, or reproductive health decision making.