Primary 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.