Lower School Educator

Maumee Valley Country Day School•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a lower teacher to facilitate learning in a mixed-age group setting (students from 2/3 grade). The perfect candidate is a student-centered, creative individual who orchestrates learning for students in engaging, challenging, and relevant ways to fulfill our personal, experiential, and global vision. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative teacher who uses various pedagogical techniques to reach all learners. The ideal candidate loves developing an experiential, problem-based curriculum that allows students to grapple with real-world questions and solutions. This position reports to the Head of the Lower School and collaborates closely with the classroom assistant, grade-level team, specialists, and academic support team members (intervention specialists, counselors, etc.). As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and paid time off.

Requirements

Professionalism
Innovation
Flexibility
Empathy
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated
Works with other members of the faculty to create a positive and professional learning environment
Involvement in extracurricular programs
Humor
Proficient in Google Suite, digital media, and creating and delivering digital lessons if needed
Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts field or elementary education required.
Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or Professional Teaching license.
Background check
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Works independently with minimum supervision
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Incorporate nature-based pedagogy into unit plans and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students using a variety of pedagogical practices, including co-teaching models
Involve parents in the instructional program and create strong home/school communication structures and classroom environments
Possess an in-depth understanding of backward planning design, organizing instruction around established learning objectives, and the vital importance of planning
Show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem-solving
Possess a strong understanding and ability to use a variety of assessment practices to determine student progress levels and adjust the instructional program to assist students in being successful
Encompass a growth mindset by showing evidence of establishing and completing professional development goals that focus on improving student performance
Display a personal passion for keeping abreast of educational research and effective practice