Teacher - Primer at Greenhill School

Addison, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literacy instruction, Mathematics instruction, Science instruction, Social-emotional learning, Leadership development, Curriculum design, Early childhood education, Classroom management, Communication skills, Collaboration, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Student-centered technology, Progress reporting, Parent-teacher conferencing

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Description

Description SUMMARY Co-teach a class of 20 students all subject areas in a self contained setting, emphasizing social-emotional development and leadership growth. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required. RESPONSIBILITIES The school seeks and outstanding educator for Primer Teacher whose duties comprise: Partnering with another teacher to be jointly responsible for a homeroom of 20 students. Teaching Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, SEL, and Leadership in an integrated curriculum. Participating in lunch duty and after school carpool duty. Writing progress reports on all students three times per year; co-leading scheduled parent teacher conferences four times per year. Attending divisional and departmental meetings, participating in professional development activities, observing/being observed by colleagues/administration and giving/receiving feedback. Collaborating with a teacher partner to continuously develop a strong social-emotional learning and leadership curriculum. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will: Possess the knowledge or experience needed to design developmentally appropriate lessons for students in Primer (age 6-7). Possess background knowledge in the developmental characteristics of early childhood/ elementary school children. Possess background knowledge and experience in teaching literacy, mathematics, and science in an appropriate way to early childhood students. Have the ability to support students in their acquisition and development of key habits of successful learners. Collaborate with other members of the Primer and Lower School teams to discuss and share recent research and national standards that have proven to lead to effective learning. Demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate use of student-centered technology to enhance and support learning. Have 3-5 years of prior teaching experience with early childhood/elementary students. Have excellent communication skills (both writing and speaking) and a highly refined work ethic. Possess the ability to work as part of a two-member team that works side by side every day. Specific Skills and Abilities: Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it. Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.). Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.

Responsibilities

The teacher will co-teach a homeroom of 20 students, delivering an integrated curriculum covering literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning. Responsibilities also include writing progress reports, conducting parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school duties like lunch and carpool.