Purpose

Pine Crest School believes that students in the Lower School benefit from a teacher-to-student ratio that facilitates increased guidance, support, and interaction with adults. For this reason, two instructors are assigned to every homeroom classroom in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.

The Teacher II is responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the classroom, including curriculum, instruction, classroom management, and student development. The Teacher II will continuously maintain a positive working relationship with the Lead Teacher concerning all responsibilities of the classroom. The Teacher II is also responsible for engaging in professional development to promote personal learning and growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook

• Contributes to the development of a school culture where learning is paramount, and all individuals are encouraged, respected, supported, and challenged intellectually, socially, and emotionally

• Creates a safe, caring, and productive learning environment that fosters well-being and maintains respectful and responsible behavior for each student consistent with the philosophy, values and mission of the school

• Models and promotes respect for the diversity of student backgrounds, experiences, developmental needs, and learning approaches

• Shares daily responsibilities with the Lead Teacher, including teaching and working with students individually and in small and whole group settings

• Develops lesson plans for a particular class unit or for an individual child, at their own initiative (to be approved by the Lead Teacher) and/or at the request of the Lead Teacher

• Shares the responsibility of administering assessment testing with colleagues

• Communicates information to the Lead Teacher concerning students experiencing academic and/or behavioral difficulties and successes

• Provides assistance regarding computer usage as it applies to curriculum instruction. Manipulates all classroom instructional technologies (including hardware and software) and instructs students on their usage as applicable

• Assists the Lead Teacher in conducting parent-teacher conferences by providing input as to observations in the classroom

• Assists the Lead Teacher with grading and the reporting of grades on report cards

• Acts in loco parentis to students throughout the day and supervises students, including but not limited to, during arrival and dismissal, carline and buses, playground, cafeteria, and hallways

• Devotes considerable time to interacting with students, colleagues, and parents

• Attends and assists the Lead Teacher at all special days, including but not limited to Registration Day, Open House, performances, and end-of-year celebrations/ceremonies

• Attends all faculty meetings and teacher professional days

• Contributes to the Division and grade level team in a positive and collaborative manner

• Maintains all childcare standards as required by law and works with the Administration to ensure compliance with all regional, state, and federal regulations as these laws apply to the school and to the Pre-Primary grades

• Serves as a role model to all students and to members of the Pine Crest community

• Strives continually to make the best use of time during the workday through careful coordination of daily tasks; demonstrates the flexibility in prioritizing and strong time management skills

• Exhibits the ability to identify and escalate sensitive issues to the Supervisor/Division Head; demonstrates knowledge of when to seek guidance

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor/Division Head or their designee