JOB SUMMARY

Lower School Teachers at CDS work as a co-teacher in their classroom. In this partnership, teachers work together to implement curriculum and best support the needs of the learners in the class. Lower School Teachers also work as part of a grade level team to ensure the continuous development of grade-level curriculum in alignment with the school’s mission and core learning beliefs. Lower School Teachers root their practice in inquiry at CDS. Students will develop agency over their own learning and teachers will help to facilitate the integration of topics and concepts throughout the curriculum to best develop skills as competent learners through the years.
Our Lower School Teachers engage in rigorous discussion and developments that align to the initiatives and goals of the school and division. They bring a critical lens to discussions and are collaborative and solutions-orientated. Our Lower School Teachers are proactive in their approach to learners, families, and team dynamics. Collaboration is key in our co-teaching model so robust communication skills, curiosity, and a dedication to building a productive team are essential.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA (required)
• Demonstrated successful experience with inquiry-based models of elementary teaching.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and/or oversight.
• Acumen in 21st-century learning skills and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and habits within whole child learning practices - a focus on core academics and SEL development.
• Strong communication skills and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, Google Workspace, and managing multiple platforms for the purpose of organization and curriculum implementation.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• TB Assessment
• Live Scan background check
• Eligible to work in the U.S. / E-Verify