Lower School General Studies Teacher

Primary skills and responsibilities:

• Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
• Create organized lesson plans where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively
• Continually assess student achievement with a variety of methods and modalities toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents informed of student progress
• Differentiating instruction according to student needs and abilities; provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Possesses the knowledge and creativity to deliver innovative and personalized instruction designed to maximize student learning;
• Collaborate with partner teachers
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
• Participate in school wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

• Current Washington State teaching certificate
• Strong knowledge of elementary content areas and state learning requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of two years successful teaching experience
• Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
• Ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student learning, risk-taking, and character development
• Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth
• Experience or interest in Project Based Learning

We thank all applicants in advance. We will be contacting only those candidates invited for an interview.

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package, contingent upon experience and education.