The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle·Bellevue, Washington
The teacher is responsible for providing an exceptional classroom experience for Kindergarten through 5th-grade students, including lesson delivery and grade-level communication. They must also actively participate in school life, including community events, parent-teacher conferences, and various supervisory duties.
$60,000 - $85,000 DOE FTE: Full-Time, Regular, Academic Year When Needed: Immediately Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, provides an exceptional classroom experience for Elementary School students. Specific Responsibilities: · Teaches Kindergarten-5th Grade courses in particular discipline(s) · Acts as teacher in the grade level who has primarily responsibility for grade communication, including: Weekly newsletter Regular contact with parents Holding and reporting on team meetings Bringing issues concerning students to the attention of Senior Administration, etc. · Teaches remotely as needed · Attends Orientation Week, June Week, Parent-Teacher Conference Days, Back to School Night, In-Service Days, Faculty and Lunch Team meetings, Graduation, Open Houses, sel · Participate in Recess, Lunch, Event Duties as assigned · Creates and maintains positive partnerships with students and families · Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies · Actively participates in the full life of the school, including admission, development, and community events · Vigorously engages in their own professional development; is a life-long learner who enhances their skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance to efficiently and effectively produce work products · Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents · Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities · Performs other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Education & Experience: · Bachelors’ degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in education or a related field required · Teaching credential in preferred · At least three years’ experience working with K-1 students required · Experience working in an independent school preferred Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Excellent interpersonal skills · Exceptional classroom management skills · Proficient classroom technology skills · Ability to communicate and work effectively with all school constituencies · Data input skills for things like student report cards and internal documents · Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a team of highly motivated, enthusiastic teachers · Committed to on-going professional growth and development · Passion, creativity, dedication, and collaboration · Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor · Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence · Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity · Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment, using Office; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology · Ability to stand multiple hours of the day · Ability to sit and keyboard · Ability to talk on the phone · Ability to lift up to 40 pounds · Ability to travel locally · Ability to work outside in any weather
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and have at least three years of experience working with K-1 students. A teaching credential is preferred, along with strong classroom management and interpersonal skills.
Market context
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