Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks candidates for an opening as a full-time Fourth Grade Teacher.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Manage the essential classroom activities of approximately 18 students, including primary instructional responsibilities for language arts, mathematics and social studies
• Collaborate with colleagues - particularly team members - on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents related to student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Make use of technological resources necessary for curriculum integration and institutional communication
• Hold students accountable for the school's standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field
• At least three years of experience as a lead teacher at the elementary level
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level
• Ability to teach a full range of elementary school subjects and to differentiate instruction
• Promotes a classroom environment that is engaging for children, conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and maximizes student learning.
• Professional orientation towards collaboration and innovation
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Engages in ongoing professional development by attending seminars, workshops, and/or graduate-level studies in the field of education.
• Enthusiasm for teaching young children
• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of, and experience in, best practices in foundational literacy instruction
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning
• Enthusiasm towards outdoor education and being with students outside

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• Ability to be outside with children during all seasons utilizing the extensive campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

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