Lower School Teacher

Job Description:

Teacher - Lower School

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt, 10-month position

Purpose: To provide students with innovative and inspired experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. To implement effective teaching strategies consistent with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the ACTFL standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with grade-level and exploratory teachers to determine, develop and implement meaningful lessons that fulfill the requirements of the school’s curricular program.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Design and carry out interpersonal communication tasks for pairs, small groups, and whole class instruction.
• Ensure that the course of study is modified for multiple levels of academic ability and previous experience of students.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of student achievement through formal and informal assessments.
• Maintain records of academic performance with online grade reporting and parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as needed.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Ability to implement effective teaching strategies consistent with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the ACTFL standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.