Lower School Instructor

The Lower School Teacher is responsible for the academic, social, and emotional development of students in a classroom setting. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality instruction, managing a classroom environment conducive to learning, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure every student achieves their full potential.

Daily working hours: 7:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

• Instructional Planning: Develop and implement lesson plans that meet grade level standards in core subjects (Math, Literacy, and Social Studies).
• Student Assessment: Monitor and evaluate student progress through formal and informal testing; use data to differentiate instruction for varying ability levels.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior to create a safe, respectful, and productive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Collaboration: Participate in team meetings, committee meetings, divisional meetings, professional development workshops, and school-wide committees.

• Community-Focused: Actively participate in and support campus-wide special events and traditions, including FAMILIES programming, Buddies, Town Meeting, the annual Day of Service, Field Trips, Homecoming, ArtFest, and seasonal community celebrations (e.g., Halloween).

• Parent Communications: Complete trimester report cards and lead parent-teacher conferences. Develop and maintain communication to families using Canvas. Provide regular updates on student progress and behavioral milestones.

• Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and manage student learning data. Complete before, during, and after school duties as assigned.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet grade level standards in core subjects.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress through formal and informal testing.
• Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development workshops.
• Develop and maintain communication with families using Canvas.