K-5 Elementary Teacher (Full-time)

SSAES K-5

Teachers Job Description St. Stephens Armenian Elementary School is seeking an experienced and certified elementary teacher (K-5). The St. Stephens Armenian Elementary School located in Watertown, Mass, is a child-centered American-Armenian Institution committed to academic excellence. The school is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). Your responsibilities include but not limited to-overseeing and implementing Reading, Language Arts, Math Science and Social Studies curriculum and instruction according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards

• building strong relationships with students in order to motivate them to be their best selves both academically and personally
• being open and prepared to think deeply about instructional strategies and collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student
• developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• providing accommodations and support for students with special needs
• establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• upholding a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established school policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. attending established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Open House, Christmas Concert, and Graduation Ceremony)
• participating in professional development and mentorship opportunities with specialists and colleagues
• ensuring the safety and well-being of students
• establishing an effective learning environment and promoting a positive school culture
• developing strong relationships and communicates with parents with regularly (ie.

weekly electronic newsletters).