Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 300 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks a 2nd Grade Primary School Co-Teacher (Parental Leave). This position reports to the Primary School Director and is a member of the Primary School Division.
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of teaching experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary-age students.
Well-versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
Experience with Responsive Classroom and a commitment to progressive education.
The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
A commitment to inquiry and project-based learning.
Training in Orton-Gillingham preferred.
Wholehearted support of the mission and core values of the school.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Cultivate and sustain a community of learners in the classroom where each individual is honored and respected.
Implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate math, language arts, and social studies curriculum.
Co-lead morning meetings using a Responsive Classroom approach.
Be attuned to each student’s academic progress, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development.
Communicate effectively with students and families.
Partner with parents to effectively educate their students.
Collaborate with other classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
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Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of teaching experience.
Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary-age students.
Well-versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
Experience with Responsive Classroom and a commitment to progressive education.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to LOWELL SCHOOL before the deadline.
