Grammar School Classroom Teacher - First Grade
About The Position
The Grammar School Classroom Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Grammar School Classroom Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level departmental team. The ideal candidate is a talented, committed, and warm educator who fosters the potential for excellence in all students, equipping them with the intellectual and social-emotional skills necessary to ensure continued academic success. This position is specifically for first grade.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience, preferably in elementary education
- Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
- Strong classroom management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective and professional communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
- A strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset both for professional development and as a model for students
- Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with CGPS’s mission and values
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as a co-head teacher for a class of 16-20 students in first grade
- Support the academic/social/emotional development of all students
- Develop unit and lesson plans and other instructional materials with the planning team that reflect sequential learning with differentiated activities based on students’ knowledge and skills
- Use department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintain records, and write report cards accordingly
- Carry out all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned classes
- Collaborate positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators, and parents
- Uphold School’s professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned by Division Director and/or Head of School
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
- Free vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
- 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
- Basic Life Insurance
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
- Additional Aflac policies
- Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
- Discounted parking
- Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
