First-Grade Classroom Teacher

The Lucretia and Joseph Brown School, a PreK-Grade 3 elementary school located in historic Marblehead, Massachusetts, is looking for a highly qualified first-grade teacher. In addition to general education classrooms, Brown has several specialized support classrooms. We are a highly collaborative school and are looking for a third-grade teacher who would be an asset to our elementary team. We have a very strong SEL program based on the PBIS framework. Primary responsibilities: •Create a positive and safe educational climate for students to learn in •Meet course and school-wide student performance goals •Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year •Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans •Provide one-on-one support to students on an individual basis as needed •Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities •Observe and evaluate students' performance. Evaluate the progress of each student through formal and informal assessment •Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures •Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students. •Frequently communicate with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress by phone, email, in-person conferences, newsletters, and through report cards. Be available for individual meetings when needed. •Attend all faculty meetings and participate actively as a team member. •Attend and participate in all in-service and faculty professional development days. •Cover recess and other duties as assigned by the principal.