Lower School Teacher (3rd Grade)

Summary Description

The Pine School lower school teacher supports the mission of the school and involves the students in his/her classroom in active learning and meaningful interaction in the subject matter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches a full load of classes or instructional minutes as defined by the appropriate division.
• Serves as a homeroom teacher or assumes an alternative responsibility.
• Follows or collaboratively selects long-range goals and short-term measurable objectives in alignment with the School’s curriculum.
• Identifies and implements various instructional strategies to best serve the students in the classroom and follow any student educational plans.
• Prepares instructional resources for use.
• Develops and delivers the lesson and provides practice and summarization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy.
• Monitors and measures student progress systematically.
• Documents student progress through report cards, grading, and narratives.
• Provides constructive feedback on student progress and uses assessment results to improve instruction.
• Manages class time and student behaviors by establishing age-appropriate classroom procedures.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities each year.
• Attends and participates in grade/division/School-wide events and PINE community activities.
• Holds parent/teacher conferences, with regular parent touch points.
• Maintains consistent and timely communication with parents, colleagues, and students.
• Supervises students as assigned by division [e.g. car line, lunch, study hall, events, etc].
• Chaperones field trips, off-campus education trips and other out-of-school student activities as needed.
• Engages in professional development and growth.
• Contributes to the School Community and Culture.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred.
• 2-5 years of teaching experience,preferably in independent schools.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in educational technologies.
• Successful track record of collaboration and working with a wide range of learners.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere with both adults and children.

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, races.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.