Dwight-Englewood Lower School is a place where teachers encourage children to embrace every aspect of childhood while paying close attention to each students’ academic growth and progress. 

Our faculty understand the importance of balancing explicit instruction with more open-ended inquiry, and they bring this perspective to their planning and work with students. 

In addition, faculty understand the importance of observing and assessing students both formally and informally in all subject areas and throughout the day in order to plan instruction for whole groups, small groups and individuals.  

The ability to listen, work with a diverse community and a range of learners, as well as humor and humility, are essential. 

Dwight-Englewood encourages faculty to practice both the art and science of teaching, and we seek out teachers who are excited by the opportunity to do so. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support and model the spirit of the Mission and Foundation Documents of the Dwight-Englewood School in work with students, faculty, parents and community members
• Demonstrate knowledge of, experience with, the developmental, social, emotional and cognitive issues of the upper elementary grades
• Create differentiated, challenging lessons aligned with school philosophy, standards and curriculum 
• Show ability to use reading and mathematical instructional strategies and structures
• Work collaboratively with grade level colleagues to plan consistent, though not necessarily identical, experiences 
• Communicate with families about student progress, goals, benchmarks respectfully, openly and showing an ability to ask questions and listen with empathy 
• Work with learning specialists to develop and deliver vertically coordinated curriculum and meet the needs of a range of students
• Collaborate with Special Area teachers in ways that deepen the learning experience
• Perform assigned supervisory duties that include, but are not limited to, recess, lunch and dismissal supervision

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced degree in Elementary Education, and/or Special Education required
• Understanding of child development, curriculum expectations and benchmarks, for elementary school students
• Skilled in classroom management
• Experience with, and a commitment to, diversity and equity work with young children
• Knowledge of Responsive Classroom or other philosophies that address building classroom communities based on engagement in learning and shared respect
• Familiarity with Singapore Mathematics 
• Ability to address a range of learners, including those who are not meeting benchmarks 
• Familiarity with a range of formal and informal assessments 
• Previous experience working in an elementary school setting

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

About Dwight-Englewood School

Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is a coeducational, college preparatory school for students in preschool through grade twelve. We are a diverse community where, in small classes, teachers create an environment that promotes ethical decision-making centered around the school’s core values: respect, honesty, good judgment, commitment, courage, and community. Located in a quiet New Jersey suburb ten minutes away from New York City, we enroll over 1000 students from 89 communities in Bergen and northern Hudson Counties in New Jersey, southern Rockland County in New York, along with a sizable population of students coming to us from New York City. Our convenient location accommodates both urban and suburban residential choices, provides a wide variety of cultural opportunities, and offers easy access to nearby athletic and outdoor experiences. www.d-e.org D-E is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. ...Educators who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

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