First-Grade Classroom Teacher

The Lucretia and Joseph Brown School, a PreK-Grade 3 elementary school located in historic Marblehead, Massachusetts, is looking for a highly qualified first-grade teacher. In addition to general education classrooms, Brown has several specialized support classrooms. We are a highly collaborative school and are looking for a third-grade teacher who would be an asset to our elementary team. We have a very strong SEL program based on the PBIS framework.

Primary responsibilities:

• Create a positive and safe educational climate for students to learn in
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
• Provide one-on-one support to students on an individual basis as needed
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Observe and evaluate students' performance. Evaluate the progress of each student through formal and informal assessment
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
• Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.
• Frequently communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress by phone, email, in-person conferences, newsletters, and through report cards. Be available for individual meetings when needed.
• Attend all faculty meetings and participate actively as a team member.
• Attend and participate in all in-service and faculty professional development days.
• Cover recess and other duties as assigned by the principal.