Lower School Lead Teacher (Grades 1-4)

Bennett Day School Inc • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Lower School Lead Teacher positions are for an education professional eager to participate in the development of a growing Reggio-Emilia-inspired academic program and help create and support a unique school culture. Bennett Day School teachers understand that the craft of teaching is dynamic; they adapt to and integrate this belief in his or her daily work in the classroom and school community. The lead teacher will work in collaboration with other teaching teams, specialist teachers, and the Division Head to integrate rich, developmentally appropriate programming in the classroom.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as grade lead, co-teacher, or special-ed teacher in grades 1-4
• Creative spirit and adaptable
• Collaborative mindset; adept at working with teams and open to new ideas
• Deep engagement in pedagogical trends, research, and best practices
• Experience with technology as a tool for teaching and learning
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Physical strength to independently lift 15-20 lbs
• Fluency in written and oral language in English
• Ability to oversee and ensure the safety of children in and out of the classroom

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressive education preferred
• Program and curriculum development experience; inquiry-based and/or project-based learning preferred
• Experience/professional development in/with special education
• A Master’s degree in education is preferred, Special Ed is a plus

Responsibilities

• Grade-level curriculum development
• Individual student documentation and evaluation
• Family communication: four conferences, family open house, weekly newsletters/blogging
• Mentoring, collaboration, and communication with Assistant Teacher if applicable
• Professional Development: Wednesday afternoon, ongoing professional development in and out of school, beginning and end of year PD
• Participation in Morning arrival or dismissal duties and others as assigned
• Collaboration, communication, and integration with Specialist teachers (Art, Music, TESLab, Spanish, PE)
• Participation in self-evaluation and reflection process; individual and team meetings with the Division Head
• Classroom materials preparation, maintenance, and ordering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees