Elementary Teacher

Islamic League of America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted tuition for employees' kids

Paid vacation time

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Madina Academy, located in Windsor, CT, seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to foster a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and critical thinking.

The role involves implementing state and federal curriculum, documenting student progress, and collaborating to create a safe, optimal learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
• Completion of an internship or field experience in elementary education.
• Teacher certification (Preferred).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Outgoing, well organized, and proficient with basic computer skills.
• Full-time job type.

Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans and learning activities aligned to standards.
• Deliver engaging instruction using varied methods.
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learners.
• Evaluate student performance using multiple assessment methods.
• Maintain a safe, orderly classroom and reinforce behavior standards.
• Communicate student progress with parents regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Internship/field experience in elementary education

Teacher certification

Job description

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Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources

Madina Academy, located in Windsor, CT, has an opening for an Elementary Classroom Teacher. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking.

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing state & federal approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a safe and optimal learning environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards in science education and research and knowledge of developmental behaviors.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice using a variety of proven methods.
• Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency or level of interest in the subject.
• Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks or other standard test practices.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress, potential and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or equivalent
• Completion of an internship or field experience in elementary education
• Teacher certification (Preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Job Type: Full Time

Pay & Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted tuition for employees' children
• Paid vacation time
• A supportive work environment

Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources