Lower School Teacher
Job Location:
The Woodlands, TX - USA
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Job Summary
SUMMARY
The John Cooper School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher.
The John Cooper School located in The Woodlands TX on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1300 students is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Lower School (Grades PreK - 5) is a dynamic nurturing and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our young learners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of current best practices in elementary education and a genuine love for children
- Willingness to be self-reflective learn and grow as a professional and individual
- Ability to engage with others in a collaborative environment
- Strong commitment to students progress success and social-emotional well-being
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students parents and colleagues
- Professionalism flexible thinking and respect for diversity
- A positive approach to challenging situations
- Desire to actively participate in department faculty and team planning and learning sessions
- Strong organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT
- Required to walk; stoop kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
- Generally the job requires 10% sitting 90% walking and standing
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
- Classroom work environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in elementary education; Masters degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years applicable teaching experience preferred
- Candidates should strongly identify with the Schools mission philosophy and goals
TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Interested candidates should email a single PDF that includes the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Philosophy of Education
- List of three (3) Professional References (we will not contact references without candidate permission)
Email: Human Resources
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions educational programs personnel policies general practices or employment on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender national or ethnic origin physical disability or age.
Required Experience:
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