ABOUT US: Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning community.

JOB SUMMARY: The first grade teacher provides classroom instruction to students following OES standards and methods for instruction.  Lower School teachers at OES promote curiosity and the exploration of ideas and concepts while fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning.  They cultivate in students the OES values of community, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful first grade teacher will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to support the School’s educational mission.

This is a full-time position that comes with a competitive salary, abundant professional development opportunities, and a generous benefits package including tuition remission for up to two admissions eligible children. For more information on benefits at OES visit the OES Benefits Guide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop an intellectually challenging and creative program with developmentally appropriate and research-based practices.
• Implement an academically strong, inquiry-based and differentiated curriculum.
• Engage fully in inclusive curriculum development activities.
• Individualize instruction and educate the whole child.
• Be responsible for teaching in a self-contained classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a spirit of openness and cooperation.
• Use a variety of best curricular approaches including reading workshop, writing process, experiential learning, cycle of inquiry, and conceptual and manipulative-based math approaches.
• Utilize a variety of instructional and assessment methods.
• Integrate technology to support student learning.
• Develop familiarity with a framework for understanding students’ individual strengths, affinities, and challenges.
• Engage in professional growth and development activities including the School’s DEI programming.