What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Homeroom Teacher- August 2025 position at Society of the Transfiguration?
Bethany School seeks an Intermediate (3-6) Homeroom Teacher beginning August 2025. Successful candidates are culturally competent, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic educators who possess content area and pedagogical knowledge in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and/or Science, as well as the ways these areas intersect with other content areas such as Art, Music, and World Language. Successful candidates will also demonstrate understanding of the developmental characteristics of children in the intermediate grade levels (3-6) and will have had positive experiences working with students in these grades. Compensation includes salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience.
Qualified Intermediate (3-6) Homeroom Teacher candidates will possess or demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, the humanities, English, history, math, science or other related field required; Master's Degree preferred
- A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Initiative regarding job-related tasks, responsibilities, and projects
- Collaborative skills and the ability to work well in team settings
- Prioritization of student safety and security
- Dependability and professionalism; be punctual, complete work in a timely manner, exhibit a consistent work ethic, maintain calm under pressure, and exercise sound judgment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally
- Proficiency in the use of technology; experience with Surface Pro devices, BenQ, Viewsonic, or other interactive boards, Google Classroom, Google Workspaces, Rediker SIS preferred
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
Each Bethany School faculty member is expected to:
- Foster and steward a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy in and out of the classroom
- Set reasonable expectations for the development of the mind, body, and spirit
- Exhibit a solid working knowledge of best teaching practices
- Identify and support students' social, emotional, and academic needs
- Provide timely feedback to students and families via online portals, email, and phone calls
- Design and facilitate productive dialogue among students and teachers
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students/families about classwork, learning goals, and student progress
- Demonstrate content knowledge and expertise, and scaffold curriculum to ensure progress toward mastery of skills and concepts
- Collaborate and plan actively for learning