Breck School Job Description Title: Preschool Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Division Director and Department Head School Overview Breck School is a preschool through twelve, college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the context of an inclusive and caring community, Breck enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through the unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion where we respect the dignity of every human being and hold a firm belief in social responsibility. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good. Across the school and across constituencies there is collective focus on care for each individual student in service of excellence. A community of high-achieving and motivated students and faculty, staff, and administrators focused on intellectual inquiry, engagement, and bridging research to practice, Breck is committed to offering an exceptional school experience to our students. Upon graduation, Breck students lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the world. Position Overview Responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Instruction - Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
- Designs and implements effective instruction to engage student learning
- Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners
- Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives
- Motivates students to engage in the learning process
- Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
Classroom Environment - Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
- Establishes effective relationships with students
- Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
- Monitors and manages student behavior effectively
Communication - Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
- Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Professional Responsibility - Supports the mission and values of the school
- Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
- Maintains confidentiality
- Demonstrates professional behavior
- Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
- Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work
- Performs duties as required/requested
To apply: submit letter of interest, resume and two letters of reference employment@breckschool.org |