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First Grade Teacher
January 18, 2018 | 3 views
Responsibilities:
Prepares age-appropriate lessons and activities in all content areas
Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
Establishes a strong and collaborative working relationship with first grade Teaching Assistant
Engages parents in the education of their children
Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
Implements the Orton-Gillingham Model of instruction in reading (multi-sensory method)
Creates and directs grade level play
Creates an organized and inviting classroom; understands the importance of flexible seating
Maintains a safe, organized classroom which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
Embraces STEM education and learning through exploration
Uses different teaching strategies and creates learning opportunities that address different learning styles
Implements differentiated instruction and lesson development
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Demonstrates the skill of using the SmartBoard and implementing technology into the curriculum with a 1:1 iPad program
Develops cross-curricular units with team members; collaborates to integrate curriculum with enrichment teachers
Covers content and aligns scope and sequence with vertical teams
Attends faculty meetings, planning meetings, parent conferences, etc.
Supports the events of Tiger Pride and One School
Takes initiative for personal and professional staff development
Supervises students in and out of the classroom
Assists with special events as they relate to the grade level, Pre-K-2 Team, division, and One School
Assists with the morning and afternoon carline duty
Qualifications:
Willingness to model the distinct mission of Darlington School
Undergraduate degree in education and/or acceptable transcript that demonstrates competency in field
Training using the Orton-Gillingham or comparable multi-sensory method of reading instruction (Preferred)
Ability and willingness to participate in school life outside the classroom
Prior teaching experience preferred
A deep understanding and love for students
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Comfortable with change; exhibits flexibility