Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Head for Teaching & Learning in Lower School, the Lower School Teacher will plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program to maintain a classroom environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development in accordance with the policies and philosophy of The Lamplighter School. The Lower School Teacher will also collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a positive team attitude.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop, and implement curriculum for use in the classroom
• Revise and modify curriculum accordingly throughout the year, as necessary
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Cultivate effective professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Create positive educational climate for students
• Attend all required school meetings and public-relations events, including participate in school committees and extracurricular activities as required
• Engage in professional development to stay abreast of current topics in education
• Fulfill expectations for report writing and assessment of student work and progress
• Understand and support The Lamplighter School commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience teaching ages 6 - 10 years
• Experience in designing curriculum (Literacy, Mathematics, and Social Studies)

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
• Knowledge in teaching mathematics and/or literacy
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of current trends and research in early childhood learning
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with current effective/research-based strategies for using technology

About The Lamplighter School

Lamplighter is dedicated to igniting the potential of each child. Focused on students in Pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade, young children are engaged in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment. At Lamplighter, the student is central and our faculty is extraordinarily skilled at working side by side to nurture each child’s natural curiosity. Lamplighter offers limitless possibilities for learning, including opportunities to solve real problems, develop STEM skills, and benefit from our outdoor environmental science building, barn, and gardens. Students at the School emerge as risk takers, problem solvers, and confident leaders. Founded in 1953, today’s 12-acre campus has an enrollment of 450 students. Lamplighter delivers serious education wrapped in the wonder of childhood.

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