SY 26-27 6th Grade Classroom Teacher

Job Description: Classroom Teacher6th Grade Classroom Teacher Thornton Academy Middle School (TAMS)Accountability: Classroom teachers are overseen by the Associate Head and report directly to either the Principal (middle school) or the Assistant Head for Faculty and Academic Affairs (upper school) in fulfilling all of the position Working individually and collaboratively Thornton Academy classroom teachers: develop and provide appropriate meaningful and coherent learning experiences that match challenge and extend students knowledge and skills; assess student progress regularly through a range of methods; incorporate digital age tools and resources to apply learning to authentic real-world problems; and utilize best practices and assessment data in planning and delivering curriculum and instruction. Job requirements Teachers at Thornton Academy are required to:have and/or develop a high level of expertise and knowledge in terms of content curriculum development and pedagogybe professionally reflective and growth-oriented: recognize strengths address limitations accept and act upon constructive guidance pursue professional development opportunities participate in school improvement efforts demonstrate the genuine patience flexibility and enthusiasm necessary for working with adolescentsrecognize the need for appropriate boundaries with students: establishes positive helpful and supportive relationships with students generally while avoiding becoming a friend confidant/e or counselor to individual studentsadhere to the highest professional standards in all interactions and communications with fellow members of the Thornton Academy community (faculty students and colleagues) Performance responsibilities include but are not limited to:Planning and preparing thoroughly to use traditional and contemporary tools and resources to:oFacilitate and inspire student learning; oPromote support and model creative thinking; and oEngage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems Establishing and administering an effective and appropriate classroom management system that teaches promotes and models attributes of good citizenship and societal responsibility in both personal (face-to-face) and digital forums Planning and providing purposeful academic instruction that is clear coherent and appropriately differentiated and that demonstrates the knowledge skills and work processes representative of an innovative professionalDesigning and utilizing digital age assessments in order to monitor evaluate follow up and track student progress Communicating regularly honestly respectfully and promptly with parents/guardians and colleagues Being thoroughly familiar with safety and emergency protocols and procedures being able to follow those procedures reliably as requiredWorking continuously to improve practice act collegially and exhibit leadership within the Thornton Academy professional communityAccepting and meeting professional responsibilities within the school as a whole by knowing and accepting job obligations outlined in the faculty/staff handbook and/or assigned by the HeadmasterTo apply please submit the following:Letter of interestCurrent resumeCompleted application form (available for download here)Three letters of reference including contact information for each individualCopies of all post-secondary transcripts Unofficial/student-issued transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official transcripts may be requested of a current criminal history records check (CHRC) certificate required by state lawAll materials should be submitted electronically to If electronic submission is not possible papers may be mailed via USPS to:Lisa EstabrookThornton Academy438 Main StreetSaco ME 04072Thornton Academy is an independent town academy located in Saco ME serving a range of students including both publicly funded local students as well as private day students from towns across the region as well as an international boarding Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a non-discrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race age color ancestry or national origin religion gender gender identification sexual orientation physical or mental disability marital veteran or any other legally protected status.

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