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Elementary School Teacher - overseas
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$69,017 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
A MINIMUM
of 5 years experience teaching Kindergarten to Grade 2, preferably in a private school setting- Teaching certification, preferably K-5
- Fluent in English (this is a MUST)
- Literacy specialization, preferably with training in Orton Gillingham and/or Wilson, and experience working with English Language Learners; familiarity with the British phonics system is a huge plus.
- Understanding of accelerated/gifted/differentiated learning and PBL
- Conscientious, patient, compassionate, flexible and professional
- Strong handle on keeping pace with curriculum, comfortable with creating lesson plans, assessments, projects and tests
- Can easily go back and forth between different subjects with a symbiotic emphasis
- Experience working 1-on-1, small group classes or in homeschool constructs
- SEL/Mindfulness training
- Familiarity with Singapore math is strongly preferred; additional familiarity with the British education system and/or IB a plus
- Ability to create interdisciplinary activities (i.e. competitive task work, STEAM projects, geography deep dives)
- Have a personal computer with email/MS Office AND a cell phone with access to email
- valid US or UK passport
PLUS:
working knowledge/ability in French, Spanish, and/or German Please submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter and a list of three references. Responses without cover letters will not be considered, and compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$85,000.00- $105,000.