Elementary School Teacher

Role Title: 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

EEO Job Category: Professionals

Reports to: Lower School Principal

Main Purpose of the Teacher Role:

As an Elementary Teacher you will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring learning experiences. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of students. Proactively communicates with parents to keep them informed of student progress and potential concerns. Works collaboratively with teammates for the betterment of student learning and the school.

Key Responsibilities: (The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the teacher role)

• Select and plan appropriate learning and teaching activities that are in alignment with Henderson International School standards and the Henderson Academic Plan. Develop lessons that engage students in higher order and critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
• Exercise Responsive Classroom management focused on Positive Behavior Support with the use of fair and consistent expectations of behavior along with appropriate natural consequences that are clearly articulated to the students.
• Know and use a wide range of assessment strategies, both formative and summative, consistent with course content and learning objectives.
• Keep gradebook up to date on student progress; write and update personal learning plans for each student; write personalized, specific and helpful comments for report cards.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies: (The abilities that the teacher needs in order to perform this role effectively)

• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the appropriate content area and/or grade level.
• Confident, proactive and positive communication skills dealing with parents with high expectations.
• Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills, listening and presentation skills.
• Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and administering assessments, analyzing data to inform instructional choices.
• Highly developed collaborative skills with the ability to work well with others as part of a team.

Required

Bachelor Degree

Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and utilizing curriculum and adapting instruction to meet the individual needs of students.

Experience with integration of instructional technology.

Min. of 2 yrs. as a homeroom teacher in a high-achieving classroom environment.

Preferred

Master Degree

State license/certification, preferred

Experience teaching Lucy Calkins’ Writing Workshop.

Experience teaching Math using Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI).

Experience with standards-based assessment, grading and reporting.

Henderson International School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This in an in-person teaching position. Do you currently reside in the Las Vegas/Henderson NV area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Homeroom Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person