First Grade Associate Teacher

The Learning Project Elementary School is located in Bostons Back Bay and is an independent day school for grades K-6. We maintain a strong foundation in character education uphold high standards for academic performance and maintain a firm commitment to enrolling a diverse community of students and school seeks an Associate Teacher to work in our first grade classroom. The broad duties of the Associate Teacher include to:-Collaborate with the Head Teacher in fostering a classroom community that values diversity equity inclusion and social justice;-Teach differentiated groups in language arts social studies and mathematics;-Collaborate with the Head Teacher to create lessons units and map out curricula; -Support and lead classroom activities discussions and hands-on learning experiences;-Review student work and provide timely feedback to students about their learning; -Participate in curriculum evaluation to meet the needs of students and the schools mission;-Coordinate with colleagues across grades to ensure continuity in curriculum and instruction;-Recognize and support each students strengths needs and ways of thinking and learning;-Communicate and maintain high standards for classroom management using positive approaches and restorative practices;-Share in the supervision of lunch recess and transitions;-Communicate with parents as needed;-Lead the class in the Head Teachers absence;In addition the Associate Teacher also works with children in the After School Program twice a week assisting with homework and supervising play providing the opportunity to work with students at multiple grade is a full time permanent position and includes benefits for medical dental vision retirement an MBTA pass program professional development funds disability and : A degree in education or teaching credential and experience with elementary age children are a must. Also important are outstanding oral and written communications skills strong interpersonal skills a command of the value-added use of classroom technology and a commitment to the values and principles of this school as described in our Mission Statement. Experience teaching early literacy salary range: $50000-$55000To Apply please send the following to :1)Cover letter describing why this position is of interest to you2)ResumePosition Start Date ImmediateEqual Employment Opportunity StatementThe Learning Project is an equal opportunity employer and as such employment decisions at the school are based on merit qualifications and skills. The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to age military or veteran status race (which shall include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture type length coverings and protective hairstyles) color religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship genetic information sex pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression physical or mental disability or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. This commitment is evident in all aspects of The Learning Projects employment practices and policies including recruiting hiring job assignment promotion compensation discipline discharge benefits and training.

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