1st Grade Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for instructing students in1st Grade by creating lesson plans in subjects such as reading writing
math social studies and social and emotional learning as well as integrating with specialists in foreign languages
science physical education design and music.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
We seek a dynamic teacher who inspires students and who works collaboratively and creatively with colleagues
in various curricular areas and divisions. Candidates should be passionate about teaching and have a love for
students.
Bachelors degree a teaching certificate or credential or equivalent professional experience which would
which would translate to successful classroom teaching. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
with all constituents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches curricular
alignment and instructional strategies.
Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems identifying more efficient strategies and
generalizing principles to a broad variety of applications.
Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom teaching students to communicate effectively and
thoughtfully justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
Invests in the life of the school by participating in the advisory program social and emotional learning
weekly department meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings anti-bias training and any and all
aspects that support the student experience.
Demonstrated professional behavior including discretion judgment and integrity.
Effectively interacts with a diverse population of students and faculty.
All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check LiveScan fingerprinting and TB
screening.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to talk or hear
Occasionally required to bend twist or climb.
Moderate concentration/intensity which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for
breaks.
Average memory taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
Moderate level of complexity for decision making. Average time pressure of decision making.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate