The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade all-gender independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family.

We are seeking to hire a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative elementary educator with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a strong sense of cultural competency. We have an opening in the second grade. Personal qualities include the ability to inspire children, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, and a joyful sense of humor. 

This full-time homeroom teacher will implement a curriculum that is hands-on, developmentally appropriate, interactive, connected to the real world, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the strengths and interests of the students. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of elementary school practice and pedagogy and possess a willingness to partner with colleagues and parents to ensure the social, emotional and academic well being of students.

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Prerequisites for the position

• Possess an undergraduate degree at minimum, be well-grounded in elementary education and have experience working with children of this age 
• Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of current educational practices and of a curriculum that supports a developmental, process-oriented approach 
• Desire to teach in a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse school community
• The ability to create innovative, mission-based curriculum that fosters skill development and aligns with progressive pedagogy and supports a neurodiverse classroom
• Understand assessment methods which are appropriate for gaining insights into the educational needs of elementary students and for evaluating their progress 
• Understand national math standards, Writing Workshops and Literature-Based Reading 
• Training in Orton Gillingham and knowledge of Math in Focus preferred 
• Training or experience in special education practices and approaches preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of differentiated instruction, particularly in math, reading and writing

About The Gordon School

Mission Statement The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade coeducational independent school in East Providence, Rhode Island. Child by child, the Gordon School community cultivates successful students by inspiring joyful learning, encouraging intellectual leadership, fostering an empathic spirit and stimulating a drive for positive societal impact. Guiding Principles We emphatically believe that each of the following five principles is essential for the success of our mission: •Our curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice, which develops academic skills, thinking strategies, active imaginations and children’s social competencies •We teach students to investigate and study concepts and topics from multiple perspectives, a basic skill for success in school and in life •Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their education •As articulated in the Gordon School Statement on Inclusivity, we create and sustain a diverse community of faculty, staff, students and families •As multicultural educators, our teachers strive to establish relationships of understanding and trust with each child and his or her family

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