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Homeroom Teacher (Elementary Grades)
Catlin Gabel School
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Posted: 06-Feb-26
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Faculty Scale
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Salary Details:
Based on Faculty Scale according to education and teaching experience
$56,440-$101,930/ year
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Catlin Gabel School seeks to employ the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.
The School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the school’s success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Homeroom Teacher provides instruction in all subject areas including math, reading, writing, integrated inquiry, handwriting, spelling, and social-emotional development. The teacher assesses students’ progress and reports to parents on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Contribute to building and maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments for all students and their families.
Commitment to the tenets of progressive education including experiential learning, teaching to the whole child, democracy, and inquiry
Plan and facilitate effective, differentiated lessons in early literacy, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling, math, and integrated inquiry
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and use this information to inform instruction
Co-plan with teaching colleagues. Work in a cooperative manner with teachers across the division
Foster a classroom environment where students feel comfortable to take risks, make mistakes, and be curious
Practice thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management techniques which support active learning and promote responsibility, self-management, and positive relationships
Work in partnership with students and their families
Maintain frequent contact with families including newsletters, Seesaw, emails, meetings, and informal conversations
Write progress reports and facilitate parent/teacher conferences
Attend all faculty and community meetings
Supervise students during recess and other non-class times
Develop, plan, and supervise field trips
Complete required Human Resource trainings each year
Participate fully in the life of the school
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
The homeroom teacher has daily contact with children, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Some interactions include confidential information.
Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience and record of effective performance.
This position is offered at 1.0 FTE
PAY RANGE
Based on Faculty Scale according to education and teaching experience
$56,440-$101,930/ year
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Ability to differentiate instruction.
Understanding of progressive education philosophy and ability to put it into practice
Ability to create and implement an elementary school curriculum using a progressive and constructivist pedagogy
Knowledge, understanding, and successful demonstration of integrating curriculum and providing connectedness for learners
Ability to effectively run a reading workshop, writers’ workshop, and math workshop.
Familiarity with elementary education content/skill standards and developmental continua
Effective classroom management skills, including restorative teaching practices
Culturally responsive teaching practices
Ability to create positive, professional relationships with students, parents, caregivers, and colleagues
Ability to work as a team member: The ability to problem-solve, compromise, collaborate, be flexible, and take direction when necessary
Computer Skills: Proficient with Word, Outlook, and Google Suite
Ability to use technology to enhance instruction in developmentally appropriate ways
Clear communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing. Incumbents must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodations.
Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and includes occasional to frequent work leading students off campus activities.
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position for lesson preparation, report writing, and collaborative meetings 40%-50% of the time
Requires mobility to traverse campus to accompany and assure the safety of children
This may include moving up and down stairs or hill between facilities multiple times throughout the workday
Bending, squatting, stooping and kneeling
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds
SCHEDULE
The homeroom teacher is expected to be on campus from 8am-4pm each school day and to attend other functions as designated. Teachers are expected to travel to retreats, conferences and workshops as well as accompany students on various experiential activities and overnight field trips throughout the year. There are some mandatory evening and weekend commitments.
Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational, independent day school located on 54 acres in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon formed in 1957 by the merger of the Catlin Hillside School, which had been founded as Miss Catlin’s School in 1911, and the Gabel Country Day School, whose roots extend to 1859 with the founding of The Portland Academy. The campus itself is a former farm with beautiful trees, fields, and plantings that has been modernized and upgraded over the years with new and renovated buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings.
We offer a broad and challenging curriculum based on a progressive philosophy with small classes designed to educate the total person, incorporating the academic along with the arts, physical education, and a strong sense of community service. The school enrolls nearly 740 students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has 100 faculty members committed to diversity among students, faculty and staff. Catlin Gabel is an equal opportunity employer.