Lower School Faculty (PreK-2) - General Interest

Saint Andrew's School•Boca Raton, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Members of the Lower School faculty are responsible for planning and delivering instruction that is attentive to individual students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in accordance with the school’s philosophy, and for establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for academic growth. Teachers of grades PreK - 2 will strive to create an environment that encourages joyful learning through inquiry and supportive instruction through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Teachers College Reading and Writing Programs (TCRWP) units of study, and Singapore Math methodology. We appreciate each child as a unique individual, building on their interests and igniting their curiosity about the world around them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Record of successful teaching
Willingness to work with a range of learning abilities
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of educators
Strong written and oral communication skills
Cultural competence
Growth mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with the IB PYP, Singapore Math and TCRWP
Experience integrating technology into teaching practices, including Google Suite for Education

Responsibilities

Collaborate with co-teacher to plan and deliver classroom instruction
Apply a range of strategies to successfully manage a classroom
Work with grade level team on curriculum development and school initiatives
Record and maintain school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports
Participate in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs, as necessary
Communicate with parents and professional colleagues on a regular basis
Integrate technology into the teaching and learning process
Assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility
Participate in supervisory responsibilities as assigned
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School