Lower School Teacher

The Position

The Meadows School is seeking a dynamic, creative, experienced 4th Grade Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The Meadows School educates approximately 950 students per year in grades preK-12. The 40-acre campus houses over 240,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Since the first graduating class in 1991, 100% of Meadows graduates have been accepted into four-year colleges and universities. Under the direct supervision of the Lower School Director to teach students in grades K-5 in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree with major in elementary education or a related field
• Valid teaching credential
• At least two years experience teaching Lower School
• Experience in independent schools preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the required Lower School curriculum, including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, citizenship and art.
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Provide accurate and timely assessments of students and maintain accurate and complete student records as required
• Create and maintain an engaging and supportive learning environment including extra help for new or struggling students
• Produce and present a class citizenship program each year
• Continually evaluate, revise, and/or update curriculum, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities
• Perform non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, class parties
• Continually communicate with students and parents about academic and behavioral expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Participate in staff development activities, in-services, and staff meetings as required or assigned
• Support The Meadows School and participate in school-wide student activities and social events
• Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Work cooperatively and effectively with fellow staff members to ensure consistency of The Meadows program
• Perform other duties assigned by Lower School Director

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• A sound knowledge of childhood development and pedagogy
• Familiarity with growth mindset, deeper learning and design thinking
• Ability to teach creatively and engage a diverse group of learners
• Experience with Google classroom. Seesaw, and online remote learning
• Proficient with Google/Gmail, SmartBoards and related software
• Strong communication, interpersonal, technology and presentation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Sense of humor and love of this age group
• Supportive, nurturing, warm personality

The Meadows School offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical – Choice of either PPO or HMO coverage for employee at no cost. Spouse and family coverage available at TMS group rates
• Dental – Coverage for employee at no cost. Spouse and family coverage available at TMS group rates
• Vision--Employee, spouse, and family coverage at TMS group rates
• Life - $45,000 policy for each employee at no cost
• Retirement – In our non-contributory plan, TMS contributes 8% of employee base salary amount monthly. Employee is fully vested and has 100% ownership of all contributions. Additional employee contributions are allowed but not required. (Percentage of base salary increases to 9% after 7 yrs of service and 10% after 12 years of service)
• Tuition Remission -- children of faculty receive a 50% tuition waiver

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person