Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Wellesley, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kindergarten Homeroom TeacherFull-time 10-month position exempt salaried positionTenacre Country Day School is seeking a Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher to start for the academic year. Tenacres mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance across a broad range of homeroom and special subjects along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years Tenacre values the importance of teaming with a grade-level co-teacher a strong partnership between parents and staff and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school a community of children and adults we strive to work hard to find joy and to be kind.Position Summary:Homeroom teachers support the educational mission of Tenacre by developing and teaching writing reading math and social studies skills and curriculum as well as supporting students social-emotional growth at a single grade level. This position includes working closely with a grade-level co-teacher in a second homeroom and a larger team of special subject and support teachers administrators parents and when necessary outside support professionals. Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred
Knowledge of and expertise in teaching at the early elementary level preferably in Kindergarten
Early childhood experience teaching math reading writing and social studies
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities:

Faculty are required to follow the protocols outlined in the annually revised Faculty and Staff addition homeroom teachers work in collaboration with a grade-level co-teacher to:
Design and deliver age-appropriate writing reading spelling math and social studies curriculum to 5 and 6-year-old students in whole groups and small groups
Promote the social and emotional development of students through support and instruction
Engage in inclusive instruction that welcomes diverse identities backgrounds and learning styles
Document and update curriculum annually in curriculum maps
Maintain regular communication with parents including weekly updates
Write narrative report cards and hold parent/guardian conferences two times a year for each student
Participate in student focus faculty and committee meetings to ensure educational goals are being met
Participate in professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops for professional development
Order and manage supplies for classroom educational needs while staying within the classroom budget
Perform related duties such as recess and lunch table supervision dismissal duty assembly program and assistance with or attendance at special events
When requested by the admissions department:
1. Attend admissions open houses and/or present at curriculum nights
2. Participate in group and/or individual candidate assessment days
3. Observe candidates on- and off-campus
4. Review admissions folders provide notes and participate in admissions committee meetingsMinimum Qualifications and Physical RequirementsThe employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically lower to a childs level ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally the employee must be able to attend to students outside during recess periods on the playground; help students with basic needs such as tying their shoes zipping their jackets and managing materials. This list is meant to be illustrative not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman. Please submit a resume and cover letter to:Will CrissmanHead of SchoolTenacre Country Day School78 Benvenue StreetWellesley MA 02482 x201Email: Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age race religion national origin creed veteran or uniformed service status gender identity sex sexual orientation genetic information marital status or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

Required Experience:

Kindergarten Homeroom TeacherFull-time 10-month position exempt salaried positionTenacre Country Day School is seeking a Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher to start for the academic year. Tenacres mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-...

Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred
Knowledge of and expertise in teaching at the early elementary level preferably in Kindergarten
Early childhood experience teaching math reading writing and social studies
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities:

Faculty are required to follow the protocols outlined in the annually revised Faculty and Staff addition homeroom teachers work in collaboration with a grade-level co-teacher to:
Design and deliver age-appropriate writing reading spelling math and social studies curriculum to 5 and 6-year-old students in whole groups and small groups
Promote the social and emotional development of students through support and instruction
Engage in inclusive instruction that welcomes diverse identities backgrounds and learning styles
Document and update curriculum annually in curriculum maps
Maintain regular communication with parents including weekly updates
Write narrative report cards and hold parent/guardian conferences two times a year for each student
Participate in student focus faculty and committee meetings to ensure educational goals are being met
Participate in professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops for professional development
Order and manage supplies for classroom educational needs while staying within the classroom budget
Perform related duties such as recess and lunch table supervision dismissal duty assembly program and assistance with or attendance at special events
When requested by the admissions department:
1. Attend admissions open houses and/or present at curriculum nights
2. Participate in group and/or individual candidate assessment days
3. Observe candidates on- and off-campus
4. Review admissions folders provide notes and participate in admissions committee meetingsMinimum Qualifications and Physical RequirementsThe employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically lower to a childs level ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally the employee must be able to attend to students outside during recess periods on the playground; help students with basic needs such as tying their shoes zipping their jackets and managing materials. This list is meant to be illustrative not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman. Please submit a resume and cover letter to:Will CrissmanHead of SchoolTenacre Country Day School78 Benvenue StreetWellesley MA 02482 x201Email: Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age race religion national origin creed veteran or uniformed service status gender identity sex sexual orientation genetic information marital status or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.