| Primary Grades Lead Teacher Agreement Start Date: July 1, 2018 School Calendar Start Date: August 13, 2018 Bennett Day School is a progressive independent day school looking for passionate educators with innovative spirit and rich background in early childhood, primary classroom, and school experience. We are a new type of independent school; unabashed believers in the values of progressive education, we put students at the center of the process of learning. Primary Teacher positions are for an education professional eager to participate in the development of a growing Reggio-Emilia inspired academic program and help create and support a unique school culture. Bennett Day School teachers understand that the craft of teaching is dynamic; they adapt to and integrate this belief in his or her daily work in the classroom and school community. The primary grade teacher will work in collaboration with other teaching teams, the TESLab teacher, and the Principal to integrate rich, developmentally appropriate programming in the classroom. The primary grade teaching position follows a two year loop. Job Qualifications: - 3+ years experience as primary grade lead or co-teacher
- Experience in progressive education preferred
- Program and curriculum development experience; inquiry-based and/or project-based learning preferred
- Experience/professional development in/with special education
- Creative spirit
- Collaborative mindset; adept at working with teams and open to new ideas
- Deep engagement in pedagogical trends, research, and best practices
- Experience with technology as a tool for teaching and learning
- Adaptability
- Education Background: a Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in education preferred
Job Specifications: - Grade-level curriculum development
- Individual student documentation and evaluation
- Family communication: home visits, four conferences, family open house, weekly newsletters/blogging
- Mentoring, collaboration and communication with Apprentice Teacher
- Professional Development: Tuesday afternoon faculty meetings and Friday afternoon, ongoing professional development in and out of school
- Collaboration and leadership in Google Chromebook Pilot Project
- Collaboration, communication, and integration with Specialist teachers (Art, Music, TESLab, Spanish, PE)
- Participation in self-evaluation and reflection process; individual and team meetings with the Principal
- Participation in three family/community evening events
- Supervision Responsibilities: MorningCare, recess, lunch, snack
- Classroom materials preparation, maintenance, ordering
- Hours: 7:30a-4:00p T/TH/F; 7:30a-5:00p M/W (Faculty meetings and Professional Development
Professional Development - Attend summer and school year PD, including New Faculty Orientation August 13-14, Faculty PD Aug 15-24, end of year PD dates, and on and off campus PD.
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