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Lead English Teacher 5th grade and English Co-Teacher for Kindergarten
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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.
$76,633 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
FULL TIME
7:30am-3:30pm. Duties and responsibilitiesAs Lead Teacher:
Study the curriculums we use and develop lesson plans for students in Kindergarten and 5th Grade in the following subjects: math, writing, reading, and STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Social Studies). Prepare educational material based on the curriculums and your own lesson planning. This entails searching, printing, laminating, cutting, etc. Differentiate learning for students in order to challenge, expand, and support each student's learning according to their development level. This entails planning for a wide range of skill levels in the same classroom. Observe and assess the development, interests, and motivations of each student to guide teaching and record child observations thoroughly. Create a safe and joyful environment for learners to take risks at their own pace, learn from their mistakes and successes, and be proud of their own processes as well as the results. Nourish the socio-emotional growth of students using our mindfulness curriculum (involves breathing exercises as a group). Encourage creative, comprehensive, and critical thinking. Participate in students play, ask questions, and be actively engaged in the classroom. Work with students to solve problems on their own and guide them through conflict resolution techniques as needed. Provide a worldwide context to the topics being taught.As a team member:
Work collaboratively with co-directors and families to best support learners Be responsible of one classroom, ensuring student curriculum and emotional accomplishments Plan parent-teacher meetings twice a year and attend weekly meetings with co-directors Participate in ongoing training and be informed of current topics in education Write a weekly newsletter to parents summarizing what occurred in the week Take photos and videos of students to post on the secure, private page of our website Organize and decorate the classroom based to monthly themes Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the day to set up and clean up at the end of the day Proactively keep common areas clean and tidy (i.e. indoor playground, teacher's lounge)Qualifications & Skills Required:
- At least 2 year of teaching experience in a classroom setting
- Have strong organizational and time management skills
- Have initiative and a positive attitude
- Good communicator and simplifier
- Be a learner, open and flexible
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Preferred:
- Experience with STEAM and/or project-based learning.
- Experience with Montessori Math.