Lower School Teacher-LE 2 Pre-K

To carry out the classroom educational program consistent with Cape Fear Academy’s mission, vision, and values.  Maintain a high level of professionalism and support of the school at all times.

Major Responsibilities:

 1. Set high academic expectations for every student and challenge each student to find success.

• Differentiate as standard practice (small group and one-on-one)
• Utilize fluid groupings
• Provide learning experiences and programs that challenge every child

 2. Employ varied instructional methods that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, synthesize, problem solve, think creatively, and create.

• Facilitate activities, assignments, projects that encourage high-level thinking (Blooms Taxonomy)
• Use cooperative learning strategies regularly

 3. Develop a learning environment that encourages students to engage, respond, and collaborate, as well as question and probe for deeper understanding.

• Create classrooms that are warm and inviting, arranged to optimize learning and encourage interaction
• Arrange classroom displays to highlight children’s work
• Arrange classroom materials, supplies, and technology to be easily accessible to all students

 4. Consistently set a positive and supportive tone in the classroom, with fellow faculty members, and in the larger CFA community.

• Ensure that every student feels known and appreciated
• Create a positive classroom culture with the consistent use of agreed upon classroom management programs and guidelines
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children’s progress
• Faculty represent and support CFA positively in the community

 5. Model integrity, respect, and accountability in daily behaviors and expect the same of students.

• Exercise the highest degree of integrity and respect in the treatment of colleagues, students and their parents.
• Protect the confidential academic and personal information regarding students and families

 6. Successfully manage and, when necessary, correct student behavior in a fair, consistent, and predictable manner.

 7. Assess student learning through varied methods, offering worthwhile and meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.

• Utilize assessments that are varied and valid
• Ensure that assessments connect with students and engage them in a genuine learning process

 8. Assess student learning regularly to inform instructional decisions and provide frequent feedback to students on the learning process.

• Use assessments to inform instruction
• Share regular communication with parents to develop positive home/school connection

 9. Encourage students to discover interests and develop passions within each discipline.

• Actively seek out and encourage student’s individual affinities
• Model passion in learning

 10. Demonstrate sustained passion for and growth in your profession by regularly engaging in professional development.

• Participate in professional development opportunities offered at CFA
• Pursue professional development opportunities
• Seek out and share best practices with colleagues