Lower School Resident Teacher; Grades 1-5

Hamlin Robinson School values diversity and welcomes the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities.

Position:
Lower School Resident Teacher (Grades 1-5)

Department:
Faculty

Reports to:

Head of Lower School

Job Classification:
Full time, exempt

The Resident Teacher role is designed for anyone considering or starting a career in education. For one academic year, each Resident Teacher is paired with a team of experienced educators who provide classroom support, feedback, and direct mentorship. Resident Teachers gain the tools to effectively teach and support students struggling with language-based skills such as reading, writing, and math. Resident teachers have the opportunity to observe, co-teach lessons, substitute teach, and be immersed in the daily routines of a school day.

By the close of the academic year, Resident Teachers have gained valuable experience that fuels their education careers at and beyond Hamlin Robinson School.

• Build confidence in using a Structured Literacy approach within a classroom setting
• Develop and improve classroom management skills
• Contribute to a strong and successful Lower School team
• Encourage interest and growth in the teaching profession

While some HRS Resident Teachers may be independently enrolled in a teaching certification program, it is not a requirement or expectation of the role.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement instructional programs for students in grades 1‑5 that may include math, science, writing, reading, social studies, or other subject areas.
• Communicate with parents/guardians via conferences, phone conversations, and emails related to student progress, school activities, etc.
• Facilitate extracurricular learning opportunities, such as field trips.

• Engage in the summer Slingerland Literacy training (July) and continue progressively developing a structured literacy skill set in an immersive environment throughout the school year.
• Substitute in classes when teachers are absent or unavailable.
• Employ explicit instruction methods that are structured, sequential, and progressively build from smaller units to broader learning objectives.

• Foster student confidence and self‑esteem in both academic and social‑emotional development.
• Maintain an orderly, consistent, organized classroom and workspace equipped to meet the needs of the program and students.
• Actively participate in school events and support school advancement/development initiatives.

• Attend weekly Grade Level, Resident Teacher, and Faculty meetings, as well as any other team or committee meetings as needed.
• Throughout the school year, progressively move from shadowing classroom teachers to independently teaching lessons in partnership with lead teachers and grade‑level team.
• Provide supervision during lunch, recess periods, arrival and/or dismissal as needed.

Salary: $57,500

Position Classification:
Exempt

Benefits: 93% employee‑covered Medical, Dental and Vision. 403(b) (up to 7% employer match), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability. Earn up to 10 Sick/Personal days.