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Responsibilities include working in collaboration with Administrators and teachers to
deliver interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate young children.
Our curriculum is based on inquiry and hands-on lessons that excite the student and
cultivate life-long learning. To excel in this role, the candidate must demonstrate
excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as in-depth knowledge of
classroom activities and teaching methods.

Lancaster Country Day School supports the active engagement of students, the use of
technology, and faculty professional development.

The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a
nurturing and safe learning environment and also have a willingness to work
collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines,
cultures and academic backgrounds

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in elementary education
-State certification is preferred
-Experience with Orton-Gillingham and Wilson method preferred
-Experience in technology use in the classroom
-A minimum of two years of experience as a teaching assistant or similar role
-Solid understanding of classroom activities and best practices in teaching
-Must have a compassionate and positive attitude
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities
-Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster if eligible, is strongly
recommended for employment at Lancaster Country Day School

Responsibilities:
-Carry full teaching load
-Desire to be part of building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable classroom
learning environment.
-Work collaboratively with a team of teachers
-Lesson preparation for the whole, small and individual groups of students
-Oversee students during non-classroom times including in-between classes,
lunch, and on-field excursions
-Track children’s progress and report to parents
-Communicate with parents regularly
-Attend all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings
-Collaborate closely with other faculty members (departmental, grade-level, and
school-wide) to align curriculum across subjects, to improve one’s own and
others’ instructional practices, and to share best practices
-Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from
a widerange of disciplines, cultures and academic backgrounds. Participate actively in professional development activities.
-Serve as a facilitator of an enrichment activity once a week after school
-Perform other related duties as required and assigned

About Lancaster Country Day School

Country Day School seeks to provide a rigorous, college preparatory academic program within a supportive environment, creating a community of outward-looking, lifelong learners. Challenging students to look at the world in new ways, LCDS has high academic and behavioral expectations of its students while providing extensive support to achieve those standards. Through especially close relationships between students and adults, the School encourages personal growth and trust, fostering confident, articulate, and thoughtful individuals who can deal with the complexities of the world and the rapid rate of technological and societal change. As a preschool - 12 school with 600+ students under one roof, LCDS encourages a close interaction between people of diverse backgrounds, striving to reflect the world as it truly exists, respect for self and for others, and a commitment to one’s contribution to society, are the hallmarks of a Country Day education. In addition to setting high expectations, the School urges both students and adults to find a proper balance, fulfilling their many obligations while maintaining a strong commitment to their own physical and emotional health. Please visit our website for more information about the school: http://www.lancastercountryday.org

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