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Lower School Classroom Teacher
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University Liggett School
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (In Person)
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Lower School Classroom Teacher University Liggett School - 3.0 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Family collaboration in education Teaching Certification Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Parent communication in school administration Collaborative teaching Student engagement classroom management Special Education Certification ESL Certification Full Job Description University Liggett School seeks a passionate Lower School Educator dedicated to fostering meaningful, engaging learning experiences for children. Grounded in a deep commitment to the Liggett Approach to education, our classroom educators employ best-in-class curricular practices and differentiated instruction to deliver an exceptional educational experience. Major responsibilities of this position include:
- Support of instructional and curricular needs of individual students
- Cooperative instruction integrated with grade level curricula and in conjunction with Lower School teachers
- Faithful implementation of curricular programming as provided by University Liggett School
- Thoughtful implementation of project approach work and best practices for young children
- Partnering with parents; communicating frequently and effectively
- Exploration of innovative teaching theories and practices through ongoing professional development
- Provide classroom management using social-emotional learning techniques, including Responsive Classroom
- Maintain effective communication with students, families, teachers, colleagues, and administration
- Support the educational mission of the school through varied activities, including faculty meeting attendance and professional development days, committee participation, events, and field trips
- Assess students using a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor and understand student progress
- Participate in additional duties beyond classroom instruction as assigned by the Head of Lower School EXPECTATIONS and Skill Requirements include:
- Commitment to the application of the elements of the Liggett Approach to education
- Strong classroom management skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Collaboration and effective communication with families, teaching colleagues, administrators, and staff
- Promotion of the school mission, values, and vision
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field required
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Minimum of three years teaching experience preferred
- Experience teaching in an elementary school setting preferred
- Familiarity with Project Approach methodology
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
- Eager and willing to support and to be present in the life of the school
- Facilitate with technology in the classroom
- Student-centered and growth-oriented mindset
- Collaborative and reflective practitioner
- Alignment with the mission and values of University Liggett School
- Competency in integration of technology in lessons If interested, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Meghan Stott, Head of Lower School, at .