Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Glassboro, New Jersey
Posted: 19-Aug-24
Location: Middlefield, Connecticut
Type: Part Time
Lower School Teacher - 4th Grade (.8 FTE)
The Independent Day School in Middlefield, CT is seeking a creative, experienced, innovative 4th Grade teacher to join the Lower School team. The successful candidate will challenge and inspire fourth graders to be fearless learners and support them in developing a love of learning. The fourth grade teacher will be part of a close-knit teaching and learning community. A high degree of teamwork, collaboration, communication, and appreciation of children are a must; a sense of humor is appreciated. IDS values initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
Overview of The Independent Day School
The Independent Day School is an Early Childhood – Grade 8 school located in central Connecticut (30 minutes from New Haven, 30 minutes from Hartford). Founded in 1961 by families associated with Wesleyan University and Choate, IDS has a long tradition of innovative, student-centered education focused on academic excellence and social-emotional learning. The Independent Day School is committed to discovering, cultivating, and celebrating diversity in its many forms throughout our community and seeks to foster an atmosphere of personal and cross-cultural curiosity. Visit our webpage on diversity, equity, and inclusion for more information.
Quick facts about IDS
- Co-ed, non-profit, non-sectarian day school
- Students come to IDS from 29 Connecticut towns
- Student population: 120
- Dedicated, highly educated faculty
- Students of color represent 30% of the enrollment
- 33 acres of woodlands, wetlands, fields, and gardens
- Parent participation is encouraged
Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Effectively plan and implement quality instruction that encourages students to be actively engaged in the learning process. Subjects taught include reading, writing, language arts, math, social studies, and integrated technology. Thematic units are central to the Lower School curriculum.
2. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide variety of students with different learning styles as well as different areas of strength and weakness. Incorporate individualized instructional accommodations as directed.
3. Promote a positive classroom and schoolwide environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in order to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students.
4. Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the highest level of learning for all students.
5. Utilize assessment and evaluations to guide instructional decisions; maintain accurate, up-to-date records and communicate results to students, parents, and appropriate others in a timely manner with regard to student progress and performance.
6. Communicate the progress and growth of a student in narrative form, using language that is clear and thoughtful, and follows common grammatical expectations.
7. Work diligently and promptly to maintain positive and productive home-school communication and strong working relationships with parents.
8. Perform professional duties efficiently, manage resources effectively, and meet deadlines set by the school. Coordinate and direct the work of teaching assistants and Learning Center personnel as needed.
9. Participate in and support the school’s admissions, development, and community events and fulfill expectations for participation in school activities beyond the classroom.
10. Pursue one’s own professional learning and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement of teaching practice.
11. Participate as an active, engaged member of the whole school community, abiding by the Faculty Code of Conduct, reaching across classroom and divisional boundaries to create an enriching, exceptional, synchronized school experience for IDS students.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Salary commensurate with experience.
Generous benefits package includes health, dental, HSA, 403b.
Please submit a letter of interest that addresses your capacity to fulfill the duties and responsibilities as listed, a resume, a statement of your teaching philosophy and a list of three professional references to Dr. Rochelle Reodica at reodicar@independentdayschool.org by September 1, 2024.
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The Independent Day School does not discriminate in its admissions, student treatment, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identification, genetic information, or membership in any other legally protected class.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in education (or related field)
- A preferred minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in elementary school
- Recent graduates encouraged to apply
- Passion for working with children and depth of knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of and experience with culturally responsive teaching practices
- Proficiency with technology
- Independent school experience preferred
- Ability to work as a team member