Elementary School Teacher (84525)

Title: Elementary School Teacher    Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Head of School    FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 DOE    FTE: Full-Time, Regular, Academic Year

When Needed: Immediately

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an exceptional classroom experience for Elementary School students.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Teaches Kindergarten-5th Grade courses in particular discipline(s)

· Acts as teacher in the grade level who has primarily responsibility for grade communication, including:

• Weekly newsletter
• Regular contact with parents
• Holding and reporting on team meetings
• Bringing issues concerning students to the attention of Senior Administration, etc.

· Teaches remotely as needed

· Attends Orientation Week, June Week, Parent-Teacher Conference Days, Back to School Night, In-Service Days, Faculty and Lunch Team meetings,       Graduation, Open Houses, sel · Participate in Recess, Lunch, Event Duties as assigned

· Creates and maintains positive partnerships with students and families

· Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

· Actively participates in the full life of the school, including admission, development, and community events

· Vigorously engages in their own professional development; is a life-long learner who enhances their skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance to efficiently and effectively produce work products

· Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

· Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities

· Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

· Bachelors’ degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in education or a related field required

· Teaching credential in preferred

· At least three years’ experience working with K-1 students required

· Experience working in an independent school preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Exceptional classroom management skills

· Proficient classroom technology skills

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with all school constituencies

· Data input skills for things like student report cards and internal documents

· Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team of highly motivated, enthusiastic teachers

· Committed to on-going professional growth and development

· Passion, creativity, dedication, and collaboration

· Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor

· Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity

· Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology

· Ability to stand multiple hours of the day

· Ability to sit and keyboard

· Ability to talk on the phone

· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

· Ability to travel locally

· Ability to work outside in any weather

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000