Private school teacher

Elementary teacher

Job summary

The Elementary Teacher at Wise School works with a team of teachers. With your colleagues, you will design and implement curriculum, differentiate learning as needed, and proactively communicate with parents. You will create and maintain a nurturing and supportive classroom environment, while implementing positive behavior support and classroom management. A supportive administrative team will provide needed guidance and professional development.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teaches literacy (reading, writing, language arts), mathematics, and social studies in the general studies classroom.
• Works in the classroom to support each student’s differentiated academic needs, helping all students access the curriculum.
• Work with your grade-level team, as well as specialist teachers, to plan curriculum and programming, and implement best practices for teaching and learning.
• Collegially collaborate with team members, staff, and administration to support student learning and growth.
• When necessary, design and facilitate online learning using the technology tools and platforms provided.
• Attend and actively participate in all-staff meetings and trainings.
• Attend school functions that support the school’s mission and vision, both during and outside the normal school day.
• As a key staff member in our religious educational institution, role-model the tenets of our faith on a daily basis to our members and the broader Temple community; participate in transmitting the expectations and values of our faith, playing a critical and essential role in the Temple’s ability to minister to the daily needs of our students and members.
• Standard school hours are 7:30
• AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and unless otherwise approved, you are expected to be on site during those hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills/Abilities

• College degree and current teaching credential.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Elementary experience preferred.
• Diplomatic, tactful, and possessing the ability to show grace under pressure.
• Empathetic to the needs and differing dynamics of families who attend the school.
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; team-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible.
• Strong educational technology skills preferred, or strong willingness to learn.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise Schools.
• Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset.

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get up and down with ease.
• Must be able to move quickly and respond to children in emergency situations.
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, including during active play.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors as needed, in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Have visual acuity including close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.