4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
• After 90 days: 50% off childcare
• After 1 year: 40 hours paid vacation, paid holidays, 2 personal days (16 hours)
• Company-matched investment plan
• Healthcare available via Marketplace Insurance
• Paid professional development

The Elementary Teacher plans and implements curriculum, serves as a leader model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children. You’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, develop positive self-esteem and confidence, and support the growth and success of children in 4th grade.

What You’ll Do:
• Responsible for the supervision of children and management of a well-ordered classroom environment that ensures safety, cleanliness, and wellbeing.
• Provide an appropriate educational atmosphere that creates a positive learning experience, encourages student participation, and promotes the development of positive self-esteem and confidence.
• Apply a variety of teaching strategies and classroom behavioral management techniques to match the learning styles of the students.
• Recognize developmental delays or problematic behavior to provide parents with resources and /or referral to services within the community.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by preparing weekly lesson plans, developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Select in advance the means of assessment to measure students’ learning for a lesson or unit.
• Maintain portfolios on each child to include evaluations, antidotal notes, and progress reports in all academic work and relationships.
• Provide routine updates on children’s progress to school director and parents.
• Enforce classroom and school rules and code of conduct.
• Supervise meals complying with rules and regulations defined by program, USDA, and the children’s needs.
• Update bulletin boards with appropriate monthly theme, lesson plan overview, parent / student highlights, classroom newsletter, pertinent information.
• Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent conferences, and school functions.
• Follow all policies and regulations defined by state and local agencies.
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

What We Need from You:
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and sales skills
• Strong technology skills
• Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace
• Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and appropriate engagement strategies.
• Must clear a full DCF Level II background check

Educational Requirements:
• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA), prefer a Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
• 1 – 2 years of direct teaching experience (preferred)
• CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment

Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.