P-3 Elementary Teacher

P-3 Elementary Teacher at Howard Gardner Community School

Job Summary

Job Summary

Job Description: Lower Elementary Educator (TK–3rd Grade) Howard Gardner Community Charter School (HGCS) The Role We are looking for a foundational wizard—an educator who understands that for our youngest learners, school should be a place of wonder, safety, and hands-on discovery. Howard Gardner Community Charter School is seeking a TK–3rd Grade Teacher who can weave Math, Literacy, and Science into immersive, project-based experiences. In the lower grades at HGCS, we don't just "sit and get." We explore. We are looking for a teacher with a vibrant, nurturing, and "larger-than-life" personality who can turn a lesson on seed dispersal into a week-long investigative project or transform a subtraction lesson into a collaborative classroom market. Who You Are The "Magic" Maker: You have an amazing personality that radiates warmth and energy. You know how to use song, movement, and storytelling to keep 5-to-9-year-olds engaged and inspired. A PBL Enthusiast: You don't wait for a workbook. You see the world as a classroom and design projects that allow students to touch, build, and create while meeting rigorous standards. Relationship-First: You understand that "connection before content" is the golden rule. You are a natural at building trust with both students and their families. Trauma-Informed & Restorative: You lead with empathy. You utilize restorative circles and trauma-sensitive strategies to help our youngest students navigate their emotions and build social-emotional grit. Key Responsibilities Integrated Project Design: Create and lead hands-on projects that integrate core subjects (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science) in a way that feels like play but yields deep learning. Foundational Literacy & Numeracy: Use evidence-based practices to ensure students build the rock-solid foundations they need for future academic success. Classroom Culture: Build a joyful, inclusive classroom community where "mistakes" are celebrated as part of

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