What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary and Middle School English Language Arts Teacher position at FAIRHILL SCHOOL?
Job description:
Elementary School Teacher 4th-6th Grade Reading & Language Arts for grades 4-7.
About us
Fairhill School
Every child has dreams, dreams of a future filled with success. For learning-different students, those dreams can seem frustratingly far away. Fairhill School is dedicated to bringing those dreams to life. When parents and teachers believe in a child and his/her natural talents, that child begins to believe too. At Fairhill, we show students how to maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses, inspiring them to realize their full potential, as students and as individuals. Through a multi-faceted approach, students acquire learning skills that work for them—skills that help them grow, not only in the classroom, but throughout their lives.
Fairhill prepares students to meet future challenges. Each student’s unique talents and skills are fostered and encouraged. While the main focus is on academics, emphasis is also placed on sports, the arts and social responsibility. Fairhill offers extracurricular activities that inspire students, building self-esteem, confidence, teamwork and responsibility. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, track and field, softball, baseball, bowling, cheerleading, choral music, band, art and drama are among the opportunities offered to students. The National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, International Thespian Society and National Art Honor Society are honorary groups to which qualified students may be elected. Student Council allows students to participate in planning activities, special events and community service projects. Field trips are scheduled in direct correlation with a specific subject area, allowing for enhanced learning experiences beyond the classroom. Fairhill also offers summer programs. For students in grades 1 through 8, offerings include academic reinforcement and enrichment classes, as well as sports and fine arts camps. Students in grades 9 through 12 can take courses for credit toward graduation. The summer program brochure is available on the Fairhill website.
Job Description:
An elementary teacher at Fairhill wears many hats. We serve students with diagnosed Learning Differences, and being flexible in the day-to-day is a must for this candidate. The students start their day in Homeroom where each student will kick off their day at Fairhill. The teacher will work with grades 4th-7th and must be able to teach Reading and Language Arts. Expertise in reading/literacy is highly recommended.
Our Mission
Fairhill is dedicated to providing the best possible education to learning different students, emphasizing each student’s unique pattern of information acquisition, processing and expression. To accomplish this, Fairhill focuses upon academic, social and emotional development. Fairhill guides its students in learning to learn.
A Fairhill teacher presents grade-level-appropriate information to each assigned student, manages the classroom, and establishes an atmosphere conducive to the academic and emotional growth of students.
Expertise in speech-language therapy is highly recommended for this position.
Each teacher is supervised by one or more of the following: The Assistant Head of School, Head of School and the Executive Director.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in subject area
- At minimum 1 year of teaching experience
Duties include:
- Classroom instruction
- Planning and preparation for instruction
- Applying consistent classroom management strategies
- Holding students accountable for meeting academic and behavioral expectations, and providing required communication to students and parent
- Communicating effectively and timely with all stakeholders
- Conducting parent conferences
- Preparation of narrative reports, report cards, and permanent record forms
- Participation in staff meetings
- Organization and care of teaching areas as well as materials
- Supervision of students before school, at lunch, and after school
- Sponsorship of field trips and school activities
- Attendance at required school functions
- Completion of required continuing education
If you are looking for an energetic, inclusive, and supportive work environment you have found it!
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person