Lower School (Elementary) Teachers, Grades 1 and 3

Selwyn School; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Selwyn School is seeking Lower School Teachers for grades 1 and 3 to foster children's academic and social-emotional growth. This full-time position emphasizes innovative teaching methods, collaboration with peers, and creating engaging learning environments, making it a fulfilling opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Four-day work weeks

Direct access to leadership

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in lower school teaching.
• Ability to design engaging lessons integrating different subjects.
• Welcome constructive performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans aligned with school goals.
• Communicating effectively with parents and leadership.
• Evaluating student performance and providing feedback.

Skills

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Communication

Emotional Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Advanced degree(s) in Education (a plus)

Job description

Lower School (Elementary) Teachers, Grades 1 and 3

Lower School (Elementary) Teachers, Grades 1 and 3

• Lead teachers in our elementary school for grades 1 and 3

Description

Teaching at Selwyn School is joyful, enabling you to teach according to best practices and focus on the whole student. From the first day here, teachers will notice a marked difference in this environment.

• Four-day weeks that support genuine work-life so teachers and students can thrive.
• Direct access to division and school leadership with quick turnaround on your ideas, curricula, plans.
• No redundant standardized testing bogging down learning.
• Modest, manageable student to teacher ratios

If you embrace your role as a teacher of children, not just subjects, Selwyn School may be a great place for you.

Job Summary:

The ideal teachers will help develop and guide the academic and social-emotional growth of children. These positions, two total, will be in our elementary division, grades 1 and 3. Our lower school extends from grades K-4.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing the lesson plans for your assigned class, working with peers, the department head and head of school to ensure alignment with school goals and pedagogy.
• Working occasionally with other LS teachers, running several joint activities and partnering where beneficial to students.
• Applying your knowledge of academic, social and emotional growth to the development and delivery of effective classroom lessons.
• Bringing your experience with emergent curriculum and experiential education to every school day.
• Working with a team to develop an aligned curriculum through lower school, one that feeds seamlessly into middle and upper school.
• Intentionally curating age-appropriate, skill-based activities that potentiate a variety of learning opportunities specific to the topic of the day/week.
• Attending all scheduled meetings and events, including but not limited to department meetings, faculty meetings, all-school and family or community events and others as determined by the head of school and your department head. Helping chaperone selected off-campus trips.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with parents, peers and leadership on school and student issues, progress, challenges, successes.
• Evaluating student performance, social development, behavior, health and intellectual growth, reporting on these periodically and as scheduled by your department head through school-defined systems and processes.
• Providing individualized focus and tutoring when needed to help students achieve goals.
• Planning and conducting parent-teacher conferences during designated periods and as otherwise needed.
• Establishing clear objectives for students and providing the tools and lessons to attain them.
• Having knowledge of student and faculty handbooks and other school policies and enforcing within school guidelines.
• Having a clear understanding of our school mission and values, and using these as the foundation for all planning, education and activity.
• Other responsibilities and activities as directed by the Head of School and LS Department Head.

General Education and Experience:

The ideal candidates will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in elementary education or a discipline relevant to elementary education (e.g. language arts, math, science) from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree(s) are a plus.
• Have at least 3 years of lower school (K-5) classroom experience, ideally in an independent school but this is not required. For the right candidate we are open to hiring recent graduates with suitable education credentials.
• Be capable of designing lessons for lower school students and teaching these lessons, both independently and as part of integrated school projects (e.g. lesson that integrates science, math, technology).
• Tailor an innovative, engaging educational approach to the particular needs of a class or student, delivering an education that effectively motivates every student to their potential and reflects our school’s mission and pedagogy.
• On and off campus, represent our school in a way that positively builds our brand image and motivates people to learn more about the school.
• Help develop and execute school events and programs as needed. Chaperone day and overnight field trips as scheduled.
• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding teaching school children.
• Welcome constructive performance reviews, working to implement ideas for improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Have unimpeachable ethics, honesty, respect for all and a deep desire to work on behalf of students and the people who serve them.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by school leadership.

Other Qualifications:

• All prospective employees must agree to submit to a background check and other employee screening as required. A USA-valid and current driver’s license and record in good standing is required.

Compensation:

• Salary will be discussed with eligible candidates.

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