Elementary Teacher Position

Bachelor Degree required, completion of the CBEST, and a Teaching Credential preferred. Minimum of two years teaching experience in the classroom preferred. Promotes Fairmont’s philosophy and actively works to develop a positive working environment among students, teachers, administrator, and support staff. Head of School and Associate Head of School must have access to the lesson plans. Assures that lesson plans include varied styles of teaching methods and stimulating feedback mechanisms, enrichment work, provision for remediation, visual and auditory aids. Facilitates and inspires student learning in and through the use of technology by designing learning opportunities that incorporate age-appropriate technology skills, using technology to assist with teaching and learning, modeling the effective use of technology. Seeks out and implements changes in scheduling and planning that will enhance individual learning, facilitate transition times, and ensures on-task behavior. Designs evaluation tools and tests children on a routine basis, keeps records and maintains such for progress reports, report cards and conferences. The online gradebook is updated weekly so parents and students can access up-to-date student records via the adopted student information system (starting in grade 2). Analyzes and utilizes pre and post test information for lesson planning and overall input into the curriculum and to accommodate both group and individual differences. Provides adequate teacher preparation of materials to maximize actual classroom teaching time. Organizes and maintains a safe, disciplined, yet stimulating academic classroom environment. Plans implements, and supervises special academic, social events as required. Contributes to the planning and arranging of age appropriate field trips; assures that all the children are aware of rules and their consequences; Is responsible to Head of School and Associate Head of School for taking directions and communicating needs. Keeps Head of School informed of children who need special academic attention or have behavioral issues. Reports deviations to the Head of School, Associate Head of School or Safety Officer. Arranges bulletin boards utilizing students work assuring the display is artistic, seasonal and academically stimulating. Supervises, when schedule requires, recess duty and after school behavioral detention and/or study hall. Provide a minimum of one hour of planned Academic Assistance per week as scheduled with the Head of School. Supports and attends orientation programs, Parent Nights, Open House, musical programs, sports events, pentathlon, and promotion and all other special school activities and events when appropriate. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings & professional development and shows evidence of follow through in classroom application. Understands and is knowledgeable of all Fairmont’s policies, procedures and philosophies, including emergency fire and earthquake procedures; Must follow Fairmont Schools dress code policy. Sets good example for students by arriving on time, dressing professionally, planning creative and productive lessons, and promptly evaluating and returning student work Carries on other duties as directed by the Head of School/Associate Head of School.

Primarily an office/classroom position. Begin with our children and students . Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.