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Description
King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.
Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.
Job Title: Lower School Early Elementary Lead Teacher
Division: Lower School
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Job Description: King School seeks a full-time Lower School Early Elementary Homeroom Teacher for the academic year who will report to the Head of Lower School. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for Lower School classroom teachers.
Primary responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
? Teach all academic areas, including language arts, social studies, and mathematics, in small and large group lessons, as well as individual instruction.
? Design an elementary classroom space that builds on the early childhood play-based curriculum, materials and resources.
? Collaborate with team members to plan an inquiry-based curriculum
? Use the Project-based learning approach to develop an integrated curriculum that builds cognitive and social/emotional skills.
? Regularly assess students and develop lessons that align with the student interests, integrating the arts, science, and other academic areas.
? Provide academic and emotional support to students.
? Utilize Responsive Classroom methods, including daily Morning Meetings and classroom management strategies.
? Model fairness and proper behavior.
? As a member of a teaching team, meet regularly, share resources, and collaborate effectively.
? Frequently communicate with families about their child's progress (conferences, newsletters, report cards).
? Be knowledgeable of the information in each student's Digital Learning Profile.
? Use appropriate technology to enhance instruction and communication, including Seesaw and the MyKing portal for report writing and sharing information with parents weekly.
? Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
? Perform duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School, including recess, lunch, and dismissal.
? Attend Lower School and all-school faculty meetings, as well as workshops on professional growth and development days held after 3:00 P.M.
? Attend Parents' Night in September/October, Open House etc.
? Work in collaboration with the Admission Office in screening applicants.
? Participate in King's orientation and mentor programs.
Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
? Masters Degree, Elementary Education preferred.
? Knowledge and experience with project-based learning and inquiry-based teaching methods
? Knowledge of Fundations or Orton Gillingham phonics program.
? A strong affinity for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
? Knowledge of academic and social developmental benchmarks.
? Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents.
? Must embrace the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction and communication.
? Strong capacity in cultural competence; ability to work, learn, and teach in cross-cultural environments.
? Must have a demonstrated alignment with King's Mission and Virtues.
Classifications:
Full-time, exempt.
King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected
JOB CODE: 9847
Full-time
Description
King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.
Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.
Job Title: Lower School Early Elementary Lead Teacher
Division: Lower School
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Job Description: King School seeks a full-time Lower School Early Elementary Homeroom Teacher for the academic year who will report to the Head of Lower School. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for Lower School classroom teachers.
Primary responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
? Teach all academic areas, including language arts, social studies, and mathematics, in small and large group lessons, as well as individual instruction.
? Design an elementary classroom space that builds on the early childhood play-based curriculum, materials and resources.
? Collaborate with team members to plan an inquiry-based curriculum
? Use the Project-based learning approach to develop an integrated curriculum that builds cognitive and social/emotional skills.
? Regularly assess students and develop lessons that align with the student interests, integrating the arts, science, and other academic areas.
? Provide academic and emotional support to students.
? Utilize Responsive Classroom methods, including daily Morning Meetings and classroom management strategies.
? Model fairness and proper behavior.
? As a member of a teaching team, meet regularly, share resources, and collaborate effectively.
? Frequently communicate with families about their child's progress (conferences, newsletters, report cards).
? Be knowledgeable of the information in each student's Digital Learning Profile.
? Use appropriate technology to enhance instruction and communication, including Seesaw and the MyKing portal for report writing and sharing information with parents weekly.
? Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
? Perform duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School, including recess, lunch, and dismissal.
? Attend Lower School and all-school faculty meetings, as well as workshops on professional growth and development days held after 3:00 P.M.
? Attend Parents' Night in September/October, Open House etc.
? Work in collaboration with the Admission Office in screening applicants.
? Participate in King's orientation and mentor programs.
Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
? Masters Degree, Elementary Education preferred.
? Knowledge and experience with project-based learning and inquiry-based teaching methods
? Knowledge of Fundations or Orton Gillingham phonics program.
? A strong affinity for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
? Knowledge of academic and social developmental benchmarks.
? Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents.
? Must embrace the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction and communication.
? Strong capacity in cultural competence; ability to work, learn, and teach in cross-cultural environments.
? Must have a demonstrated alignment with King's Mission and Virtues.
Classifications:
Full-time, exempt.
King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected
JOB CODE: 9847
