What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER position at Gordon School?
The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade all-gender independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family.
We are seeking to hire a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative elementary educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a strong sense of cultural competency. We have an opening in the third grade. Personal qualities include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor.
This full-time homeroom teacher will implement a curriculum that is hands-on, developmentally appropriate, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of elementary school practice and pedagogy and possess a willingness to partner with colleagues and parents to ensure the social, emotional and academic well being of students.
Personal attributes and skills required
Possess the physical and mental attributes required for teaching elementary school age children
Appreciate and enjoy working with children this age
Be energetic, flexible, resilient, and open to change and new ideas
Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively
Have strong interpersonal skills that support and engender trust and be able to collaborate effectively with a team of teachers
Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences
Understand and support multicultural practice and pedagogy
Have experience working in a racially diverse community
Be a thoughtful and effective listener
Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing
Have a strong sense of self, a good sense of humor, and a positive outlook on one’s professional endeavors
Prerequisites for the position
Possess an undergraduate degree at minimum, be well-grounded in elementary education and have experience working with children of this age
Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of current educational practices and of a curriculum that supports a developmental, process-oriented approach
The ability to create innovative, mission-based curriculum that fosters skill development and aligns with progressive pedagogy
Understand assessment methods which are appropriate for gaining insights into the educational needs of elementary students and for evaluating their progress
Understand national math standards, Writing Workshop and Literature-Based Reading
Training in Orton Gillingham and knowledge of Math in Focus preferred
Experience with or knowledge of differentiated instruction, particularly in math, reading and writing
Duties and expectations
Report to the Lower School Director
Be a full time classroom teacher who is responsible for the supervision and teaching of all students in their classroom
Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that integrates all subject areas including mathematics, language arts, and social studies
Work closely with other teachers and the division director to assess and develop the Lower School curriculum in mathematics, language arts, and social studies
Promote student involvement and participation in all aspects of the program
Set and monitor the tone of the classroom to ensure an environment that is well-ordered and exhibits respect for classmates, teachers, and the school as a whole
Engage in the school’s formal teacher evaluation process and yearly goal-setting with the division director and the Assistant Head of School
Engage in ongoing professional development, especially related to growth as a multicultural practitioner
Attend and participate in team, divisional, and all-school meetings
Take daily attendance, oversee dismissal, and engage in various student supervision duties, as defined by the division director
Write progress reports and hold conferences with parents at regularly scheduled times and at other times as deemed appropriate
We are seeking to hire a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative elementary educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a strong sense of cultural competency. We have an opening in the third grade. Personal qualities include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor.
This full-time homeroom teacher will implement a curriculum that is hands-on, developmentally appropriate, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of elementary school practice and pedagogy and possess a willingness to partner with colleagues and parents to ensure the social, emotional and academic well being of students.
Personal attributes and skills required
Possess the physical and mental attributes required for teaching elementary school age children
Appreciate and enjoy working with children this age
Be energetic, flexible, resilient, and open to change and new ideas
Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively
Have strong interpersonal skills that support and engender trust and be able to collaborate effectively with a team of teachers
Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences
Understand and support multicultural practice and pedagogy
Have experience working in a racially diverse community
Be a thoughtful and effective listener
Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing
Have a strong sense of self, a good sense of humor, and a positive outlook on one’s professional endeavors
Prerequisites for the position
Possess an undergraduate degree at minimum, be well-grounded in elementary education and have experience working with children of this age
Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of current educational practices and of a curriculum that supports a developmental, process-oriented approach
The ability to create innovative, mission-based curriculum that fosters skill development and aligns with progressive pedagogy
Understand assessment methods which are appropriate for gaining insights into the educational needs of elementary students and for evaluating their progress
Understand national math standards, Writing Workshop and Literature-Based Reading
Training in Orton Gillingham and knowledge of Math in Focus preferred
Experience with or knowledge of differentiated instruction, particularly in math, reading and writing
Duties and expectations
Report to the Lower School Director
Be a full time classroom teacher who is responsible for the supervision and teaching of all students in their classroom
Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that integrates all subject areas including mathematics, language arts, and social studies
Work closely with other teachers and the division director to assess and develop the Lower School curriculum in mathematics, language arts, and social studies
Promote student involvement and participation in all aspects of the program
Set and monitor the tone of the classroom to ensure an environment that is well-ordered and exhibits respect for classmates, teachers, and the school as a whole
Engage in the school’s formal teacher evaluation process and yearly goal-setting with the division director and the Assistant Head of School
Engage in ongoing professional development, especially related to growth as a multicultural practitioner
Attend and participate in team, divisional, and all-school meetings
Take daily attendance, oversee dismissal, and engage in various student supervision duties, as defined by the division director
Write progress reports and hold conferences with parents at regularly scheduled times and at other times as deemed appropriate