F/T 1st Grade Lower School Teacher Academic Year 2023-2024
Job description
F/T Lower School Teacher
Academic Year 2023-2024
(Full-Time 1.0 FTE)
Who we are
At San Domenico, we believe that what students do with their education is as important as their academic performance. Every day we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community, because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students – it develops great people. San Domenico is a K-12, co-ed school, with international boarding and day students in our Upper School.
Purpose Statement
A 1st Grade Lower School Teacher is responsible for the instruction and care of our students, as well as the advancement of programs. This person must be a versatile and experienced teacher with the ability to teach across multiple subjects including Reading, Writing, Math and Social Studies.
This teacher must have excellent communication and organizational skills in order to meet the standards of excellence we hold at San Domenico School as well as the ability and desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
Job Responsibilities of 1st Grade Lower School Teacher:
Teaching:
● Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the curriculum, student learning objectives, policies, and philosophy of the school.
● Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
● Following the curriculum subject outline.
● Curriculum development, assessment, activities and instruction in multiple subjects.
● Maintaining classroom management & guidance with Responsive Classroom.
● Consistently recording anecdotal notes on students for use in progress reports and conferences.
● Partnering and collaborating with colleagues.
Planning & Supervision:
● Field trip coordination and special schedules.
● In-class and school celebrations, events, performances including a winter performance in December.
● Conducting Back to School Night.
● Conducting bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
● Preparing report cards and narrative reports.
● Being available for prompt and daily parent contact; email, phone call, in person.
● Being well-versed and interested in the use of technology and attentive to email and document sharing accounts.
● Ensure proper dismissal protocol using online format.
● Attending professional development and prep/closing before and after the school year as dictated by the school calendar.
● Attending weekly faculty meetings, in-service training, and other meetings as scheduled.
● Maintain updated website and individual or grade level communication on a regular basis.
● Weekly assigned duties-student supervision.
● Work closely with Lower School Admin, as well as other grade levels and departments to seek community-building activities, ensure curriculum development, as well as document and report possible opportunities for press releases and events within the
Marin Community.
Qualifications
An ideal candidate will have most of the following qualifications:
● K-5 Multi-Subject California Credential - required
● At least 2 years teaching experience in self-contained classrooms required, (experience with 4-6 program and students preferred)
● The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: o Reader’s Workshop o Writer’s Workshop o Zearn Math o Singapore Math Philosophy
● Trained in Responsive Classroom
● Experience in team teaching; problem-solving, collaboration, shared responsibilities, communication
● Willing to learn technology programs essential to differentiating student learning
Compensation
Salary $68,500 - $140,000 plus an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/matching 403b retirement plan and daily lunch.
San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,500.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- K-5 Multi-Subject California Credential (Required)
Work Location: One location
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