Job Description
Job Title:
Elementary Teacher
School / Location:
School / Department:
Elementary
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
191 days @ 8 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
Position Start Date:
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Ronnie Caldwell, Principal
Requisition Number:
03-2324-030, 03-2324-051
Summary
We are looking for a qualified and passionate Upper Elementary Teacher, who will be part of our excellent educational program. The position carries responsibility for delivering an American-based curriculum to elementary students.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
- Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum
- Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centered program to promote learning to elementary students
- Maintain students attendance records, grades and other required records
- Evaluate and grade students class works and assignment
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations
- Observe, monitor and record student progress
- Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Support district and school initiatives with professionalism;
- Demonstrate creativity
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
- Provide supervision to student “after school activity” or coach/assistant coach the athletic team
- Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principals
Qualifications and Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certification as an elementary teacher
- Certification as an ELL (English Language Learner) teacher is preferred
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Experience as an elementary teacher.
Skills
- Sound knowledge of elementary school courses
- Excellent command of English, both written and oral
- Highly-developed classroom management skill
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Maturity to handle a range of situations
- Sound knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality