Associate Teacher

About the role

Highlands School, a progressive 4K – 8th independent school, is seeking an Associate Teacher to join their self-contained elementary school classroom.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, supervise, and implement a challenging and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the educational philosophy and policies of Highlands School, the curriculum’s scope and sequence, and the prescribed student objectives.
• Create a safe and engaging classroom community and differentiate for students as needed by employing a variety of instructional strategies and materials supported by best educational practices to enhance creative teaching/learning.
• Absorb and assist in creating a classroom environment that promotes collaborative learning and incorporates project-based units of study to help students develop 21st Century Skills.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
• Plan and execute educational field experiences and engage guest lecturers through appropriate channels.
• Absorb and assist in assessing the learning of students frequently and analyzing the data to drive instruction, teaching /learning.
• Absorb and assist in maintaining current and accurate attendance records and assessment data to meet the demand for a comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress.
• Maintain open, supportive, and consistent communication with parents and administration.
• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment.
• Attend all staff meetings, required school events, parent/teacher conferences, professional development days, and orientations/in-service.

Requirements

• Minimum AA Degree in Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth, personal development, and social-emotional learning.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and an appreciation of each child as an individual with diverse needs.
• Experience integrating technology and applying 21st century learning within the classroom.

Pay

A competitive salary is offered.

Schedule

Professional opportunities are available.

Benefits

Benefits are offered.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Contact

To apply, interested candidates should submit the following electronically to hr@highlandsschool.org.

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