Elementary Teacher

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Director of School Administration & Human Resources

Madina Academy, located in Windsor, CT, has an opening for an Elementary Classroom Teacher. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking.

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing state & federal approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards in science education and research and knowledge of developmental behaviors.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice using a variety of proven methods.
• Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency or level of interest in the subject.
• Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or equivalent
• Completion of an internship or field experience in elementary education
• Teacher certification (Preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Job Type: Full Time

• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted tuition for employees' children
• Paid vacation time
• A supportive work environment

Title:

Director of School Administration & Human Resources