05/11/2022
Job Goal
To develop the intellect and faith of the students of The Learning Well through excellent instruction focused on student learning in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Duties
The Primary Teacher will work under the supervision of the Head of School to provide direct instruction for approximately 12-14 students in a multi-age learning community. Specifically, the Primary Teacher will be primarily engaged with our first and second grade learners.
The Primary Teacher is responsible for planning and executing learning activities for early elementary students. This includes planning and instruction in literacy, mathematics, social/emotional skills, social studies/geography, project-based learning and art. Primary Teacher will use assessment tools to determine each individual student’s current level in reading, mathematics, writing and spelling, set goals for future learning, and plan activities to support those goals. Primary Teacher will maintain a safe, nurturing and organized environment which supports students’ individual learning, collaboration and choice.
The Primary Teacher will uphold and enhance the mission and vision of The Learning Well, including modeling Christian values and promoting a Christian worldview in the classroom.
The Primary Teacher is expected to establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, Board and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous and confidential manner. Communication with the Head of School, Supervising Lead Teacher, and Teacher Assistant is critical as they work together in academic planning. S/he will engage parents and guardians in the education of their children. The Primary Teacher will maintain a professional appearance and will demonstrate behavior that is conscientious and responsible. S/he will not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
The Primary Teacher will meet with the parents/guardians of the children under his/her academic care three times per year on a scheduled basis during academic conferences. At the conferences, the Primary Teacher will report assessment results and observations of the child in a tactful and positive manner, will work with the parents to set future goals and will answer questions with competency and professionalism. The Primary Teacher will prepare a written narrative assessment for each student to review with parents at spring conferences.
The Primary Teacher will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth and work with the Lead Teacher to formulate and complete professional development plans.
Skills, Education and Competencies
• Bachelors or Masters degree in elementary education, early childhood education and/or related field
• A valid Early Childhood Education Certificate (Birth to Age 8 or Grade 3) OR Elementary K-8 Certificate is preferred.
• Has knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods.
• Has knowledge and application of The Learning Well policies and procedures.
• Student‐centered teaching style focused on student exploration and engagement as part of the
learning process.
• High sense of professionalism.
Other Requirements
• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.
• Must hold a current responder card for First Aid and CPR.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
Schedule
• Contract hours 8:15 – 4:00 on each school day, Monday – Thursday, consisting of planning and preparation of learning activities, classroom instruction, student dismissal, set up and clean up of classroom. (Daily in-class instruction from 8:30am – 2:45pm.)
• Weekly teacher meeting (schedule TBD).
• Plan for prep for each week to ensure quality instruction and organization of class materials.
• Plan for approximately 30 hours for summertime prep and training.
• Plan for approximately 6 hours of winter break prep.
• Plan for approximately 6 hours of year end meetings.
• Plan for 3 Friday training days.
• Plan for 3 Friday Parent-Teacher conference days during the school year including a written
Student Narrative Assessment for the Spring Parent-Teacher conference.
• Plan for 3-4 evening events to showcase Project Based Learning to families and friends.
• An academic calendar with in-school days is attached
