Senior-Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Forsyth School•Saint Louis, MO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Forsyth School: Senior-Kindergarten Classroom Teacher Imagine your school day begins when you enter the front door of a charming, ornate, historic home. You walk up an elegant staircase to find your Senior-Kindergarten classroom–greeted by warm, smiling faces along the way. Now imagine this historic home is part of a neighborhood of six homes, woven together to create a school that is dedicated to growing and challenging a diverse group of elementary school students in a joyful community. And this community is committed to fostering an environment where kindness, compassion, curiosity, and questioning are valued. If you are energized by these ideas, and you value collaborating with other passionate, student-centered educators who teach the whole child, then Forsyth School is looking for you. At Forsyth, our mission is to foster a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. And our Honor Code is embedded in the fabric of our institution, reminding us of our commitment to make Forsyth a special place. POSITION SUMMARY Teachers at Forsyth work in a highly collaborative, cooperative, student-centered environment. As a Senior-Kindergarten (ages 5 and 6) teacher, you will work closely with your teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate, academically challenging, joyful learning experiences for a classroom of 12-14 students. In addition to closely collaborating with your grade level, you will work with the entire faculty as we engage in ongoing curriculum development and design. At the heart of all of your work as a Forsyth teacher is the desire to live our mission and do your part to create and uphold a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Requirements

A love of elementary children
Demonstrable commitment to teaching and learning in a dynamic and diverse school environment that promotes the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Verifiable commitment to professional growth and openness to feedback and improvement
A growth mindset, sense of humor, flexibility, comfort with change and openness to quickly pivoting to meet students’ needs
Excellent interpersonal skills and keenness to connect with students, families, and colleagues
Excellent writing skills
Eagerness to learn about and implement the Responsive Classroom approach in the classroom
Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

Nurture the social, emotional, academic, and developmental needs of Sr-K students
Develop and implement culturally responsive teaching practices to meet the needs of students
Actively participate in a faculty culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of Age 2 – Grade 6 education
Participate in the curriculum review process. Make recommendations for curricular refinement and development based on best practices in education and Forsyth's Strategic Plan
Advance a culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust
Be an inclusive, positive, active contributor to the school community
Report to the Assistant Head of School for Academics and Lower Division Director