1st Grade Teacher: Innovative, Student-Centered Learning

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to join our diverse and high-performing district serving about 12,200 students. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Indiana licensure or eligibility, plus at least two years of teaching experience.

You will develop curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, and assess student progress with rubric-based methods. You will communicate regularly with families, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in professional development to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Indiana teaching license or eligible license in the applicable age/grade level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Post syllabi, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students and families.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to positive learning.
• Assess student progress using rubric-based methods and adjust programs accordingly.
• Communicate with families and staff about student progress and behavior.
• Participate in conferences/workshops to advance professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to improve instructional programs and overall school operations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Relationship building with families

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Indiana State Teacher License eligibility

Job description

School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to join our diverse and high-performing district serving about 12,200 students. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Indiana licensure or eligibility, plus at least two years of teaching experience.

You will develop curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, and assess student progress with rubric-based methods. You will communicate regularly with families, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in professional development to