Elementary English Teacher Grade 2/3 Literacy and Math

Elementary English Teacher Grade 2/3 Literacy and Math French American School of Silicon Valley Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $87,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Multilingual Teaching math Curriculum development English Literacy education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description Job Description English Teacher Full-Time Teacher Full-Time, Exempt Position Direct Supervisor:

Program Director About the

School :

The French-American School of Silicon Valley (FASSV) provides a multi-lingual, well-rounded education for its students. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. About the

Position:

Our English teachers at FASSV teach mathematics, social emotional learning, English language arts and social studies through a direct teaching, and inquiry-based learning format. We are currently using iReady mathematics, Heggerty Bridge to Reading and Writing in 2nd grade and a mixture of EL Education and Fish Tank Learning in ELA. All students take 50/50 English and French classes with FLA, science, PE, music and technology also taught in French language.

Essential Duties:

²Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally-appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments. Prior use of workshop model and/or experience with engagement strategies a plus. Create an inclusive and positive classroom environment to promote learning. Utilize the Responsive Classroom Framework for classroom systems and engagement protocols. Understanding of various curricula such as iReady mathematics, c3 Social Studies Framework, Heggerty, EL Education and Fish Tank Learning. Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, apps or blogs. Familiarity or willing to learn Google Education Apps. Efficiently share evaluations, grades and homework assignments with parents (when applicable). Actively engage students in learning by creating a learner-centered classroom. Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it. Familiarity with AI in the classroom. Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures. Use positive reinforcement, manage classroom behaviors with systems and conflict resolution. Conduct classes and with integrity, and model appropriate behavior for students. Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner. Effectively report any student-related concerns and seek support from supervisor or designee. Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, study hall, etc. Maintain current knowledge of innovative curriculum and instructional methods. Familiarity with EL, Fishtank Learning, and other ELA curricula is desirable. Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development. Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning. Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings. Proactively communicate with the parent community. Communicate regularly and often. Create a partnership with parents and the school community to meet the needs of the school and the needs of the students.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person