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Posted: 26-Nov-24
Location: Englewood, New Jersey
Type: Temp to Full Time
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The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, seeks to fill one elementary teacher position in fourth grade from February 14 - June 12, 2025 school year.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with grade-level colleagues and lower school teams, have in-depth knowledge and understanding of elementary education and child development, and support the educational program by challenging and engaging students.
Ideally, the candidate would be familiar with Singapore Math, the Science of Reading, Responsive Classroom, and Project-Based Learning. They would also have experience differentiating lessons and providing an atmosphere in which children feel safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
The hours of work are 7:45 a.m.– 4:45 p.m. Monday (afternoons are for professional development and faculty meetings) and 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday–Friday. Occasional attendance may be required at school-related functions that take place outside of these regular hours.
This position reports to the Head of Little School.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Create, plan, and execute literacy, math, social studies, and SEL curriculums based on grade-level expectations, best practices, and agreed-upon content and resources
- Communicate with faculty, staff, students, and families in a considerate, compassionate, courteous, and cooperative manner
- Embrace our core values of the 4 C’s, courtesy, cooperation, consideration, and compassion
- Have strong classroom management skills
- Attend Monday PD opportunities and meetings through their closing at 4:45 pm
- Be available for a few curricular and community evening events
- Assess and report on student development and academic progress
- Prepare written reports and hold family conferences, both formal and informal, as needed
- Be flexible in structuring the school day to meet the needs of our students including club opportunities and time with students outside of the school schedules.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred.
- Eager to learn and flexible in their thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborative and interested in contributing to conversations.
- Mature and responsible attitude towards work.
- Develop a positive and joyful classroom environment that engages and motivates students to achieve their potential.
- Possess a personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Participate in ongoing professional development to grow as an instructional leader
- Fulfill the school’s mission.
- Knowledge of responsive classroom and restorative practice preferred.
How to Apply
Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter to aoowusu@elisabethmorrow.org with Temporary Elementary Teacher in the subject line.
Who We Are
At The Elisabeth Morrow School, located 10 minutes from the George Washington Bridge in Englewood, N.J., children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning. Our exemplary curriculum features innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.
Proud to be one of the most diverse independent schools in the country, we seek qualified candidates who will add to this legacy. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees.
The Elisabeth Morrow School is a member of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, visit elisabethmorrow.org.