K-5 Educator: Inspire Growth, Creativity & Critical Thinking

The Teacher is responsible for instructing, guiding, and supervising students in a positive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom goals and concerns; and communicating/collaborating with parents regarding instructional program and student progress. The Teacher reports to the Director of Education. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of successful teaching experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Teacher will: Create a positive learning environment for students Set learning goals and develop learning plans to ensure student growth Teach, guide, and empower students with instructional activities and learning opportunities that promote problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, global/social awareness, inquiry, and integration across the disciplines Assess competency and/or developmental levels and provide feedback, support, and differentiation that will further student progress and achievement Communicate to parents about student growth, sharing methods for improvement and reinforcement in the home environment Participate in professional development and the school-wide culture of continual learning Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders Support the school and its mission Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School This position will require a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For details visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at: Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacksonville Country Day School