| Canton Country Day School is seeking an energetic, creative and caring teacher for August 2020 to teach Language Arts and Math to small classes of third and fourth graders. Canton Country Day highly values “learning by doing” and project-based instruction, which connects naturally to the kinds of activities that these subjects incorporates. Responsibilities: - Create a classroom atmosphere that promotes joyful learning and an inclusive, welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture. Training in the Responsive Classroom approach an advantage.
- Instruct students in literacy and math skills using the Writing Workshop models and Everyday Math program
- Use technology (Smartboard, Macbooks) effectively to enhance and extend instruction
The ideal candidate will be/have: - A positive disposition and ability to function within a highly motivated and fast paced team
- An understanding of foundational skills in math and literacy
- An ability to establish and maintain strong home-to-school partnerships
- Professional and polished interpersonal skills to build strong relationships
- proficiency in educational technology
- A strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Excellent organizational/time management skills
- Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & community
- An ability to differentiate instruction
- A desire to work as part of a team
- Flexibility and ability to work within a demanding environment where developing positive community relations are critical
- Initiative and creativity
- Experience in an independent day school
- Knowledge of the Everyday Math curriculum
- Know how to inspire and manage children
- Be patient, empathetic, and have a strong moral compass as well as a strong sense of self
- Exceptional writing and organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication skills
- Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and implement actions
- Be an active and responsive listener and mentor, setting high expectations while supporting students in achieving their goals
- Be an exemplary role model to students and faculty alike
- Have a good balance of visionary ideas and practical solutions
- Have an ability to differentiate instruction
- Knowledge of an inquiry/project-based learning approach (Additional training will take place this August)
- Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated ability to network and build a team of well-rounded professionals in the community
- Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced work environment where roles and responsibilities are flexible
Canton Country Day School embraces equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population and actively seek faculty representative of our students’ diversity. Canton Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs. |