Soundview is a small independent school for children from Early Childhood through 8th Grade. We offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary and Middle Years programs in multi-age classrooms. The curriculum is inquiry-based, grounded in principles of social justice and environmental sustainability, and promotes student action.
The Grade 3/4 teaching position is an exciting opportunity for a progressive, collaborative, inquiry-minded teacher in the Primary Years. The teacher partners to deliver six IB units of inquiry to their multi-age class of students. In addition, the teacher uses a foundational literacy and numeracy curriculum and collaborates with specialist teachers to integrate Spanish, art, music, library, and physical education into the units.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent classroom management skills and knowledge of child development.
• Classroom experience and/or teaching certificate preferred.
• IB and independent school experience preferred.
• Experience in other subject areas, educational technology, service learning, and/or design thinking is a plus.

• Create an inclusive, respectful, and nurturing classroom that supports the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.
• Work closely with colleagues and parents to support student learning and well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure all unit planning, instruction, assessment, and reporting aligns with IB principles and practices.
• Perform various supervisory duties.
• Engage in ongoing program review and revision.
• Participate fully in the life of the school and students, including weekend and evening events.