Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate for a third grade classroom. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the school’s mission and vision for building an environment where all children learn, grow, and thrive. 

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a grade level team to plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Design and teach innovative lessons that differentiate for a variety of learning styles
• Teach an intentional social and emotional learning curriculum.

• Support students in their spiritual growth through flag raising, morning devotions, and daily prayer. 
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom which supports students’ learning.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment based on Responsive Classroom practices that support the school wide behavior expectations
• Communicate effectively with parents to provide academic and behavior progress of students

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A strong understanding of child development (academically, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the elementary-aged child
• Bachelor’s degree in education required
• Master’s degree and/or lower school teaching experience preferred
• A commitment to support and be a part of building a community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition
• Experience in curriculum development and revision
• Experience creating and using assessments to inform instruction
• Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, love, inclusion, and belonging principles both in teaching and in working with colleagues
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth

About Oak Hill School

For 60 years, Oak Hill School has educated children in a nurturing, Christian environment to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and service. Oak Hill is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent Christian day school serving around 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is an illustration of its mission statement come to life, ensuring that students will be persons of integrity grounded in Christian morals and values.

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