Role and Responsibilities
Facilitate student learning in core-curriculum subjects mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning
Model Thaden’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
Create a classroom environment that facilitates the social-emotional development of each student
Support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth through observation of student behavior and needs and consult with the school counselor and learning support staff
Work with the Head of Lower School to carry out the academic program through effective curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, and parent communication
Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, as well as work closely with other Lower School faculty around teaching and learning
Write narrative progress reports for each child at the end of the three trimesters and hold parent-teacher conferences to amplify the information included in the progress reports
Attend and participate in faculty in-service meetings, faculty professional development, student gatherings, and other school functions, as requested
Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends
Effectively interact with a diverse population of students, families, and faculty and staff
Invest in the life of the school by participating in collaborative planning sessions, faculty meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings
Administer assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes
Positive personality and love for children
Interest in and in-depth knowledge about the teaching of early childhood students, including those from a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Strong interest in the social-emotional needs of early childhood students
Highly collaborative and collegial manner
Consistent, highly professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity
Dedicated work ethic: proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines
Effective time-management skills with the ability to manage, organize, and prioritize work
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High proficiency with teaching and learning technology accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule
Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined.
Committed to professional learning and growth
Undergraduate degree (master’s preferred) in education or an appropriate content field
Three to five years of successful teaching experience
Candidate must also complete the required background check
Physical Requirements
Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands
Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds
Some work performed outside exposed to changing weather conditions
Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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