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The Waverly School seeks a full-time kindergarten instructor for the 2023-2024 academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in working with Kindergarten students and have experience teaching reading, writing and math in the elementary school grades. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse range of learners and families is essential to success in this role. This position requires demonstrated excellence in collaboration and the successful candidate will have collaborative skills and is capable of partnering with specialists and learning support educators. Skillful engagement with parents is essential to helping parents understand the development experiences of their students.

Waverly is a progressive school and the successful candidate should have previous experience in progressive schools and/or be willing to take professional development that helps them understand how to teach kindergarten in a progressive environment. A sense of humor is essential as is the willingness to bring joy to learning for 5 and 6 year old students. Previous experience in developing Kindergarten curriculum is required and a knowledge of Responsive Classroom is ideal.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and design curriculum through a thematic approach that aligns with Waverly’s scope and sequence and as aligned with the school mission and philosophy
• Use teaching strategies that include small and large group instruction, hands-on experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, integrated learning
• Monitor and document student progress throughout the year and evaluate learning development
• Be able to use formative and summative assessment to meet student’s learning needs
• Lead parent/teacher conferences
• Write and edit semester reports that include rubrics and narrative assessments
• Use Responsive Classroom techniques to set-up, run and develop a consistent, caring classroom environment
• Collaborate with and support the Associate Teacher in their growth and development
• Provide the Elementary School Director with feedback on the Associate’s strengths and areas of growth
• Research, plan and execute regular field trips around the Los Angeles area
• Builds and maintains positive relationship with parents
• Have regular communication with parents-via email, newsletters, conferences
• Collaborate with grade-level/grade-proximal teachers, specialists and learning support educators
• Support admissions and other school events (i.e. parent ed nights, graduation, etc.)
• Attend special events during evenings and weekends
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Elementary School or Head of School

Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of child development and latest pedagogy through professional development and formal learning experiences
• Strong commitment to anti-racist and inclusive practices that support students of all backgrounds to succeed
• Ability to self-reflect and demonstrate personal growth
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum
• Proficient in Everyday Math, Handwriting without Tears
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation in a PC environment
• Confident with remote learning platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom
  
  

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in education (California teaching credential a plus)
• A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience at an independent school, 5+ preferred at the primary level
• Preference for experience teaching in progressive school environment and demonstrated understanding of progressive educational philosophy
• Preference for candidates with a working knowledge or fluency in Spanish or Mandarin

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout classrooms
• Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds at a time
  Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout classrooms and between several campus locations
• Occasionally lift 15-45 pounds
• Regularly move up and down stairs
• Regularly sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children
• Work in person, on campus

Other requirements:

• Initial and continued employment background investigation required – fingerprints via Live Scan
• Initial and continued TB Assessment required for employment in CA schools

About The Waverly School

Waverly is a progressive, coeducational, college preparatory school in Pasadena, CA, serving students and their families from preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1993, Waverly fosters lifelong learning in a child-centered and intellectually challenging environment. With nearly 350 students, Waverly offers an exceptional faculty, thoughtful programs, and expressive students within three adjacent campuses. Its one-acre farm is within walking distance. Waverly is economically diverse and culturally rich; our families live in many Los Angeles area neighborhoods. The Waverly School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools and is a member of The Alliance, POCIS, and A Better Chance. The school is in walking distance from the Metro L (Gold) Line Del Mar station. EEO Statement: The Waverly School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination based on the race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, transgender, transsexualism, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, primary language, mil...itary or veteran status, physical handicap, disability, medical condition, mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry, or based on any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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