Details
Posted: 14-Apr-22
Location: Kensington, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teaching Position
Full-Time
2022-2023 School Year
In its mission statement, Grace Episcopal Day School nurtures the potential and growth of each child by providing a joyful and inclusive learning environment rooted in wonder, purpose, and belonging. With around 100 students and 25 teachers and staff, Grace is a small but vibrant community. All teachers–homeroom teachers and specialists alike–get to know each child’s strengths and challenges, differentiating instruction to suit individual learning needs.
Grace is accepting applications for an elementary teaching position that would begin in the fall of 2022.
Responsibilities of an Elementary Teacher at Grace:
- Manages a group of approximately 15 students, supporting their academic and social/emotional growth
- Teaches math, reading, language arts, and social studies
- Leads student-centered pedagogy, including Project-Based Learning and Project Zero
- Communicates with parents as needed
- Works collaboratively with administrators and specialists to support the social and emotional needs of students
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
- Experience with elementary students in a school setting
- Interest in working collaboratively as a member of a team in a diverse school community
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Preferred Candidates Will Have:
- Experience with Writer’s Workshop, Math in Focus, and Responsive Classroom
- A passion for creating an inclusive, loving, and productive classroom community
- An open-hearted view of children as growing and changing