Classroom Teacher

The SchoolJackson Walnut Park School is an early childhood and primary school sponsored by the Sistersof St. Joseph. Located in an historic neighborhood in Newton JWP features an authenticMontessori early childhood program and a K6 independent school in the Catholic tradition.The school offers a rich discoverybased curriculum with signature programs that includeSTEAM education at all grades small class sizes and foundations in three languages by sixth grade:Spanish Mandarin and Latin. A vibrant arts program diverse after school activities andchildcare options and a caring valuesbased community that espouses the mission of theSisters of St. Joseph support the development of wellrounded children who in the words ofour mission: love learning love God and love one another.The PositionJackson Walnut Park School seeks fulltime Classroom Teachersschool year.Broad responsibilities include: Planning and delivering the classroom curriculum in language arts math science andsocial studies along with the religious and valuesbased curriculum aligned with ourmission Establishing and maintaining expectations for student behavior supporting studentsin understanding community standards with positive reinforcement and guidance. Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency of program to developcurriculum and to coordinate activities and interdisciplinary projects Communicating regularly and effectively with parents about student progress bothformally (report cards progress reports etc) and informally (phone calls emails Participating fully in the life of the school including scheduled extra duties(playground supervision lunchroom supervision etc) and attending after hoursevents (Admissions events school performances etc) that reflect commitment tothe success of the school and the development of the whole child Pursuing relevant professional development opportunities and demonstrating acommitment to lifelong learning Conducting ones self in a manner consistent with the schools mission and valuesand as a role model for the young people in our chargeQualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree with a major in elementary education witha preference for an advanced degree. She/he will have at least two years prior experience witha track record of success working with children in a classroom setting. Pluses include:Independent or Catholic school experience familiarity with Lucy Calkins Wilson Fundations enVision mathResponsive Classroom practices experience and facility with educational technologyplatforms especially the Google Suite. Applicant InformationThe salary for these positions will be competitive with comparable area Catholic schools andcommensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Benefits are set andconferred through the corporate office of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Interested candidates canobtain additional information about the school by visiting our website atwww.jwpschools.To apply candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest and a resume with contactinformation for three to five references to indicating ClassroomTeacher and the grade level in the subject line. No telephone inquiries please. All electronicapplications will be acknowledged upon receipt and those candidates who best match JacksonWalnut Park Schools qualifications will be contacted.Jackson Walnut Park School in the treatment of employees and applicants for employment is committed to apolicy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The school and its representatives follow thelaws that govern hiring practices and focus fairly and consistently with every applicant on the talent skills andabilities needed for the job.