Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary

As a member of the Lower School Division, classroom teachers are responsible for teaching students in their specified grade level. Specifically, the classroom teacher teaches reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies with a global perspective focus on one continent. Additionally, classroom teachers support the social, emotional and character development of each student in his/her class. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach our lower school curriculum to students in grade 4
• Update and create curriculum in conjunction with grade level partner and lower school division goals
• Create opportunities for students to understand themselves and others as both individuals and members of a larger community
• Collaborate with your grade level partner to establish continuity with the curriculum and primary grade level experiences
• Collaborate with the Specialist Teachers (science, technology, media center, art, music, Modern Language, and physical education) in order to establish meaningful connections for learning
• Work with students on an individual basis outside of regularly scheduled class times (as needed)
• Provide regular, weekly feedback (written and verbal) to students and parents
• Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents each semester
• Attend faculty, divisional, department, and in-service meetings as scheduled
• Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a member of the faculty

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise before school, recess, lunch, and dismissal activities
• Provide support for and chaperone lower school functions (socials, dances, etc.)
• Attend school related functions, when appropriate, in support of students
• Attend professional development opportunities
• Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth
• Serve as an ambassador for the school at Open Houses and other admissions or public relations activities