Lower School Homeroom - 1st Grade Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our first grade team for a period of time to cover family leave. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social-emotional and character growth.

Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

Skills required for this position include:

• Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student-focused educators
• Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development
• Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience
• Uses technology to enhance the student experience
• Practices in differentiated instruction
• Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level
• Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy
• Genuine fondness for working with children and families