Primary Collaborative Teacher

The Primary Collaborative Teacher is to support and promote the individual needs of students in the assigned program ensuring grade level expectations are met. This is achieved through progress monitoring, one-on-one and small group instruction, whole class instruction, collaboration with the lead teachers and support services, and understanding the unique needs of students.PositionFull time, 40 hr. position, M-F, 8:05 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.SalarySalary commensurate with experienceReports ToHead of Lower SchoolSpecificationsCommitment to the schools virtues, mission, and professional standardsBachelors degree in education and teaching certificationMinimum of two years experience teaching children preferredDesire and initiative to support the curriculum differentiation for students to meet program expectationsSkill and comfort facilitating aimswebPlus and progress monitoring platforms to determine student needsConfidence and flexibility to work collaboratively with a diverse group of constituenciesPrimary (elementary) grade teaching experienceUnderstanding of high-quality instruction including science of readingDuties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinatingFacilitate the administration of grade level benchmarking assessments and progress monitoringPlan and implement intervention and enrichment for students who are above and below benchmarkProvide support for the adherence of student accommodation and action plansObserve and note students progress or behaviors that will assist the lead teacher and student in meeting goals and expectationsParticipate in opening and closing meetings, team planning sessions, and other meetings as advised by administrationAdhere to the schedule set at the beginning of the yearRead and edit student progress reports for accuracy and consistencyFacilitate Learning LabTeamwork, PlanningEstablish and maintain open communication with teaching teamWork in collaboration with lead teachers to provide innovative learning opportunitiesBe knowledgeable and prepared to teach the class in the absence of the lead teacherCommunicate initiatives, updates, and progress via data, observations, and work samples to lead teachers, support services, and division head as needed.Child Safety, Care, GuidanceBe familiar with and adhere to the divisions and schools policies and proceduresEnsure the safety of children and environmentHelp with the care and supervision of students during conference daysProvide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined and achieve goalsSupport students during lunch and recess timesSupport other duties as assigned by head of Lower SchoolInterested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Mark Morawski, head of Lower School, at morawskim@countryday.net.