FUTURE Elementary Lead Teacher (K-4)

Collecting interests for future open February of 2027 will start to look for the school year 2027-2028 openings. Exact positions not yet determined. Pay determined by degree and years of experience.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The Elementary Lead Teacher is given the duty of leading the classroom along with an

associate teachers assistance (K-4) in instructing students on such a level

asto allow them to obtain proficiency in their subject levels at a grade-appropriate level.

Responsible for creating lesson plans positive classroom management instructs students

on subjects such as science literature and math and creates a well-rounded

comprehensiveinstructional program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching subjects at an appropriate instructional level
• Providing content development that is both teacher-focused and student focused
• Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress
• Demonstrating accurate up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implementing designated curriculum
• Maintaining lesson plans as required by school policy
• Providing adequate information plans and materials for substitute teachers
• Assigning reasonable tasks and homework for students
• Conducting assigned classes at scheduled times
• Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings such as field trips or recess
• Modeling appropriate behavior in speech and actions
• Carries all responsibility and accountability
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student and school matters.
• Effectively present information and respond to students parents and staff.
• Positive management of the learning environment
• Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
• Monitoring and management of students behavior including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students students records parents and colleagues
• Scheduling conferences according to school policies
• Maintaining accurate complete and appropriate records and files
• Model professional and ethical standards and practices consistent with school policies when dealing with students parents peers in both speech and actions.
• Be evaluated throughout the year through informal and formal classroom observation.
• Participate in training and professional development; goal setting with supervisor
• Showing support and high esteem for School at all times.
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Complying with conditions as stated in employee agreement and handbook.
• Commitment to St. Benedicts Episcopal Schools mission and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School or Academic Chair such as carpool lunch coverage chapel check ins.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in education or subject related field required; Masters strongly desired.
• Georgia Teaching Certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with elementary age students preferred
• Strong understanding of content
• Working knowledge of Google Classroom and Google documents
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other similar programs; Renweb experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written skills as well as verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Must work well individually and as part of a small team ; ability to interact collaboratively with parents students and administration.
• Passionate about working with and inspiring students.
• Superior time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines and be flexible.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; excellent hearing abilities; physical ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another; physical ability to move into different learning spaces.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent(s) will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

10 month school year August - May Hours 7:30am - 4pm on school days.

Required Experience:

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