Details
Posted: 08-Feb-22
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Position Title: Lower School Teacher – Form (Grade) 3
Date Modified: February 2022
Reports To: Head of Lower School
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt, 10 month
Start Date: August 1, 2022
About Saint Mary’s Hall
Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.
Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Dr., serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.
Position Description
Saint Mary’s Hall anticipates hiring an outstanding full-time Form 3 (3rd Grade) Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition to submitting a résumé and interviewing with Saint Mary’s Hall administrators and teachers, applicants should be prepared to teach a demonstration lesson on the Saint Mary’s Hall campus. The Mission of Saint Mary’s Hall is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life.
Qualified Candidates will have the following:
- B.A./B.S. degree required; appropriate teacher certification, and advanced degree(s) preferred (out of state teacher certification accepted)
- Successful elementary teaching experience
- Passion for working with students in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment
- Experience designing and incorporating student-centered, interdisciplinary lessons through active, experiential learning
- Experience scaffolding lessons appropriately and providing intervention, enrichment, and incorporating differentiation to meet student needs
- Clear understanding and ability to support the developmental stages and social/emotional development of elementary aged children
- Growth mindset and ability to create a space for students to explore and wonder
- Excellent classroom management skills in order to build and facilitate a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities to the General Community:
- To follow the curriculum established by the School
- To work with other faculty and staff to plan and implement lessons and activities similar in scope and sequence
- To prepare and implement lesson plans and provide monthly overview of class work
- To effectively integrate technology to enhance curriculum and communication with constituents
- To maintain and update the classroom webpage and submit a weekly newsletter to parents
- To maintain current attendance and student records
- To create an engaging and flexible classroom environment which corresponds with the needs of the students and as is consistent with current best practices
- To train and supervise students in the execution of fire, evacuation and lockdown drills
- To alert the Head of Lower School immediately of concerns with children, parents or staff
- To report all accidents immediately to the Head of Lower School and School Nurse and prepare a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken
- To conduct formal conferences twice a year and other meetings as appropriate throughout the year with parents while maintaining on-going communication with parents regarding a child’s specific needs
- To protect the privacy and working environment of the class at all times
- To abide by all Saint Mary’s Hall policies and procedures
- To attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the Administration
- To seek and attend professional development to enhance Lower School practices and enrich the classroom
- To assist with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the Head of Lower School
Additional Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the care and maintenance of a clean, orderly and organized classroom
- To be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of the students at all times
- To exhibit a professional manner and appearance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- To have an attitude of collegiality and to be able to communicate effectively, positively and collaboratively with educational team and especially parents
- To be able to build and foster positive, professional relationships with parents
- To be a positive ambassador for Saint Mary’s Hall in the larger community
- To be able to meet the demands and challenges of a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility as needed
- To possess a good working knowledge of and/or a familiarity with a variety of instructional technology such as Windows applications, iPad integration, interactive whiteboard, and student portfolio applications and a willingness to implement new instructional technology initiatives
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
- Occasionally bend, stoop, squat and reach
- To have a good working knowledge of instructional technology equipment
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work at a computer for extended periods
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled environment
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employed. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Interested candidates are invited to submit electronically a cover letter expressing the reasons for their interest in the position and a current résumé.
Khristi Bates
Head of Lower School
Saint Mary’s Hall
9401 Starcrest Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78217
jobs@smhall.org