LS Third Grade Teacher

General Summary: Provide instruction and support to the Lower School third grade students through innovative instruction to meet a variety of student needs, in alignment with the School’s curriculum goals. Lead students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. Perform complex professional work while motivating students to develop skills in the areas of literacy, math, social studies, science, and social-emotional learning. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increase the academic performance of all students in all subject areas by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. 
• Plan instruction consistent with the School’s approved curriculum for 3^rd grade (phonics, guided reading, inquiry based math, Next Generation Science Standards, Random Acts of Kindness). 
• Create a supportive learning environment for all students that encourage social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 
• Differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms.
• Collect, analyze, and report data.
• Analyze, intervene, monitor, and adjust instruction. 
• Work collaboratively with grade level team to advise, plan, and implement effective lessons and interventions.
• Prepare for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request. 
• Establish appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
• Develop appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning. 
• Provide regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions. 
• Work collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the Lower School curriculum.
• Initiate, implement, and coordinate a variety of program components which will further enrich the Lower School. 
• Plan, co-coordinate, and attend field trips.
• Participate in an extracurricular activity (lead an after school program, coach, etc.).
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Lower School Administration. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:                                         

• Strong content knowledge in elementary education, including best teaching practices.
• Ability to interpret data in order to improve student learning.
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and desire to work with a diverse student body.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationship.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
• Capable of competently operating technology (Google Suite, Seesaw, iPads, etc.).
• Flexibility.
• Ability to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Master’s Degree preferred
• WI DPI License 777 preferred
• 3-5 years teaching experience