St. John’s is seeking a Grade 4 Teacher for its lower division (grades 1-4). This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an August 2021 start date. We are seeking a high-energy teacher with a passion for working with students at the elementary level. This person must be able to teach a developmentally appropriate and challenging curriculum. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated effectiveness with technology integration. He or She will be expected to successfully meet the following responsibilities:

• Work closely with grade-level colleagues to plan instruction and assessments;
• Attending regular faculty meetings and other school events as appropriate;
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
• Demonstrate effective, positive classroom management;
• Employ a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including but not limited to project-based learning, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions;
• Facilitate daily homeroom check-ins;
• Implement the Responsive Classroom model;
• Model on a daily basis the conduct we expect of our students, and consistently exhibit the highest standards of professionalism;
• Work individually and collaboratively with colleagues to create, plan, and prepare thoughtful lesson plans as part of an instructional program that is age-appropriate and addresses individual student needs; 
• Implement the curricula via daily instruction that is differentiated, and which incorporates traditional and innovative teaching pedagogies;
• Serve the principal adult presence, advisor, and caregiver for each child in the homeroom throughout the school day;
• Attend all professional gatherings and in-service meetings;
• Be available to consult with students, parents, and colleagues as part of parent conferences and as-needed basis;
• Attend institutional gatherings and events as necessary or requested by the Head of School in support of the School’s mission;
• Devote time and effort to ongoing professional growth;
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and openness to others’ ideas; eager to extend themselves for others.