Congressional School seeks a Fourth Grade Teacher in the areas of Language Arts/Social Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Fourth Grade Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional program for fourth grade students. The Fourth Grade Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and has a passion for elementary education. The Teacher will be positive, collaborative, innovative, and passionate in addition to the below duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic program for fourth grade students that aligns with Congressional School's mission, vision, and values
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach one or more subjects including mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, and history to fourth grade students. The ideal candidate has experience teaching writing using the Teachers College writing workshop model
• Builds a safe and engaging classroom community
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assesses students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Integrate meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum
• Actively support the school philosophy, community, and policies
• Performs other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching Language Arts/Social Studies in elementary and/or early middle school grades, preferably in an independent school
• Experience and/or knowledge of Responsive Classroom and its approach to social-emotional learning
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment and a commitment to cultural competency
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset