Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 300 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks a 2nd Grade Primary School Co-Teacher (Parental Leave). This position reports to the Primary School Director and is a member of the Primary School Division. 

Education and Experience:   

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of teaching experience.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary-age students.
• Well-versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
• Experience with Responsive Classroom and a commitment to progressive education.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• A commitment to inquiry and project-based learning.
• Training in Orton-Gillingham preferred.
• Wholehearted support of the mission and core values of the school.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Cultivate and sustain a community of learners in the classroom where each individual is honored and respected.
• Implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate math, language arts, and social studies curriculum.
• Co-lead morning meetings using a Responsive Classroom approach.
• Be attuned to each student’s academic progress, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development.
• Communicate effectively with students and families.
• Partner with parents to effectively educate their students.
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Candidates interested in applying should email a cover letter, resume, and 2 to 3 letters of reference to the attention of Justin McLean, Director of the Primary School, at employment@lowellschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line. 

The Expected Salary Range:  $60,000 - $110,000 (Prorated)

Lowell School offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Lowell is an equal opportunity employer. Lowell complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform a certain duty of the job.

About LOWELL SCHOOL

Our mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which individual is valued and respected. At Lowell, dedicated teachers nurture curiosity and help children develop fundamental skills and deep, conceptual understandings that will last a lifetime. In the Pre-Primary School, opportunities abound for exploration, discovery, and learning. Teachers pay close attention to each child’s social, emotional, and academic development. In the Primary and Middle Schools, a rigorous, integrated curriculum—which includes the full complement of academic classes, as well as arts, technology, and physical education—engages students in active, experiential learning. A strong social curriculum develops interpersonal skills, multicultural understanding, and community engagement. A full array of after-school activities—including sports, swimming lessons, music lessons, and minicourses—are also available for all enrolled students.

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