Elementary School Teacher

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in a new small (40 students) private school at the elementary level.

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
• Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Monitor student performance.
• Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
• Evaluate student work.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Plan educational activities.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Evaluate student work.
• Assign class work to students.
• Read to students.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Prepare tests.
• Evaluate student work.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Maintain student records.
• Encourage students.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Plan educational activities.
• Document lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Monitor student performance.
• Teach others to use technology or equipment.
• Plan educational activities.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Plan experiential learning activities.
• Display student work.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Evaluate performance of educational staff.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Audiotape players
• Children's educational software
• Compact digital cameras
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer laser printers
• Desktop computers
• Educational board games
• Email software
• Graphics software
• Handheld calculators
• Intercom systems
• Laminating machines
• Laptop computers
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Optical compound microscopes
• Overhead display projectors
• Pegboards
• Pencil compasses
• Personal computers
• Photocopying equipment
• Precision balances
• Prisms
• Science activity kits
• Television monitors
• Toy block sets
• Video cassette recorders VCR
• Web browser software

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Professional development
• Job embedded professional learning community