We are looking for a homeroom teacher for fourth grades and will teach English Language Arts and Social Studies. If you enjoy getting to know your students well our small class size and community may be a perfect fit! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and who truly has a passion for teaching. It demands energy, creativity, flexibility, humor and a desire to work within a collaborative environment. We are a project-based school and believe our students should have opportunities to exercise their developing skills and talents. We educate the whole child and a solid understanding of child development guides our curriculum and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• The faculty member plans and teaches language arts, and social studies
• Develops new curricula to better meet the needs of students
• Develops, plans and teaches study skills
• Assesses and reports on student progress by actively communicating with students’ families using email, telephone, notes, checklists, grades, comments and parent conferences
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with parents and with fellow faculty and administration on student progress and concerns
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other professional learning committees
• Creates a welcoming, supportive, nurturing classroom by teaching an excellent affective curriculum using approved materials. Currently, Applewild faculty members in grades K-6 use the Responsive Classroom curriculum for these purposes.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom and create a positive learning environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Passion for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their full potential

Candidates should send a letter of interest, and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person