Second Grade Homeroom Teacher

Stuart Country Day School•Princeton, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic, diverse all-girls preschool to 12th grade Sacred Heart School with a mission to educate the whole child and inspire young women to lead lives of exceptional leadership and service, is searching for a Second Grade Homeroom Teacher. The ideal candidate has expertise in their field, an advanced degree, a passion for curricular innovation, a proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and a strong belief in all-girls education. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging who will demonstrate cross-cultural awareness in their teaching and leadership practices.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or a related field
Excellent communication skills
A philosophy consistent with the mission and goals of the Sacred Heart

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the mid to upper level of elementary
Experience at an all-girls school or faith-based school
A strong commitment to mission, belonging, and inclusive pedagogy
A love and respect for children.
Reliable, collaborative nature and eagerness to contribute to close-knit teaching teams.
All experience levels, including early and change of career candidates, are encouraged to apply
Collaborative, innovative, and student-centered

Responsibilities

Create a joyful, inclusive classroom/work environment that promotes the mission and Goals of Stuart.
Design, plan, and implement daily, math, reading, writing and social studies lessons consistent with inclusive practices.
Assess and monitor individual student growth and promote social emission success.
Work collaboratively with curriculum leaders, specialists, and support staff.
Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect multiple perspectives.
Partner with parents/guardians to communicate student performance and growth in writing and in person.
Show ability to confidently address behavioral issues and other challenges that may arrive in the classroom in order to maintain a safe learning environment that invites belonging and developmentally appropriate routines and practices.
Participate in school-wide, divisional, and grade level meetings.
Take part in shared responsibilities and duties across the school day and week.
Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices.