Elementary Teacher, K-2

Job Title: Elementary Teacher, K-2

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Lower School Principal

The mission of The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Institute (The Adelson School) is to instruct and inspire new generations of students who will draw strength from a rich Jewish heritage, and use their knowledge, values, and vision to fulfill their own potential and build a better world. The Adelson School, founded on Jewish values and ethos, is the only PK-12 Jewish community school in Nevada.

The Adelson School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. The Adelson School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school – respect for all, understanding and appreciating differences, academic excellence, connection to community, and honoring Judaism.

Position Summary:

The Adelson School seeks a full-time Lower School teacher starting in August of 2024. Reporting to the Lower School Principal, the Lower School Teacher facilitates growth and success in academic and social/emotional learning through the implementation of the chosen curriculum. The Lower School Teacher differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners and creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment where all students feel safe taking risks. The Lower School Teacher creates positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, and clearly communicates regarding progress, strengths, goals, and expectations.

Requirements:

● Plan and implement high-quality instruction in English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.

● Demonstrate the ability to use backward design to plan curriculum.

● Have strong classroom management skills.

● Exhibit a strong understanding of the developmental and learning needs of Lower School students while fostering a love of learning, independence, and personal responsibility.

● Demonstrate the ability to work well with a range of learning styles and have experience differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.

● Actively engage students in the learning process.

● Create a warm, nurturing classroom community in which students feel known, seen, and valued.

● Establish positive, collaborative relationships with parents and effectively communicate regarding academic growth and goals, and social, emotional, and behavioral challenges and progress.

● Reflect on teaching practice, seek professional development, and remain open to constructive feedback.

● Assess students using a variety of formal and informal assessments.

● Use formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction and identify strengths and areas for growth.

● Has the ability to integrate technology in meaningful ways, focusing on creation over consumption.

● Demonstrate understanding of 21st-century skills.

● Exhibit organizational skills and creativity.

● Is a collaborator, honest, and reliable.

● Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

● Participate in grade-level team meetings and staff development meetings.

● Collaborate with the Director of Academics, school counselors, and student support staff to create optimal learning environments and experiences for all students.

Education and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

● A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in an elementary school setting.

● Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction.

● Nevada teacher certification is preferred.

● Experience with or knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and values preferred.

● Experience with Responsive Classroom preferred.

● Experience with explicit phonics instruction preferred.

Physical Requirements:

● Prolonged periods of sitting.

● Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

At times may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three (3) references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person