Fourth Grade Head Teacher-Ethical Culture

• Position Requirements A Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred;
• Previous experience teaching elementary school children;
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
• Strong background in literacy and math assessment and instruction, including familiarity with:

• ○ Standardized and Formative assessments ○ Literature discussions, effective one-on-one conferences ○Explicit writing instruction including effective mini-lessons on grammar, sentence/paragraph structure, and workshop models (familiarity with the Writing Revolution/Hochman method a plus);
• Skills in designing instruction that is data-driven, differentiated, and actively engaging;
• Familiarity with technology to support teaching, including iPads and SMARTboards;
• Prior experience in developing social studies curricula with a hands-on, developmentally appropriate focus;
• A commitment to progressive education as outlined on our website [https://www.ecfs.org/en/core-tenets/];
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org [http://www.ecfs.org/] to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.