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LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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Posted:
February 24, 2021
Location:
LAKE FOREST, Illinois
Type:
Full Time - Faculty
Preferred Education:
Masters

Lake Forest Country Day School is a respected, coeducational independent school for students two years of age through eighth-grade. The school is nationally recognized for its strong academic program and its developmental approach to learning.  
 
We seek to hire a classroom teacher with a master’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a grade level partner and lower school team, have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of elementary education, and support the educational program by challenging and engaging students.  Ideally, the candidate would be familiar with Singapore Math, social and emotional learning, and Reading Workshop. They would also be able to facilitate differentiated lessons, and provide an atmosphere in which children feel safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

Qualifications and Attributes:
Master’s degree in education, teaching credential or equivalent
A minimum of two years of teaching experience
Ability to collaborate and work with a team
Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction
Affinity and enthusiasm for working with elementary aged children
Capacity to inspire others
Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, innovation, and the ability to manage classroom behavior    
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to learn and improve professionally
Sound judgment and emotional maturity
Willingness to engage in all aspects of the LFCDS community

 

Lake Forest Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Individuals interested should send a cover letter and resume via mail or e-mail by April 5, 2021 to:
 
Sara Walsh
Director of Early Childhood and Interim Head of Lower School 
Lake Forest Country Day School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL  60045

About LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS), founded in 1888, is a coeducational, independent preK-8 school located on a 29-acre campus in Lake Forest, Illinois, USA, a suburb approximately 30 miles north of Chicago. The School serves families from more than 30 communities. The School is affiliated with the Country Day School movement and is a member of The National Association of Independent Schools, The Independent Schools Association of the Central States, The Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools and The Secondary School Admission Testing Board. Inspired teaching, academic rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible citizenship—these principles infuse every aspect of life at Lake Forest Country Day School and define our dedication to producing students of strong character with a passion for learning.
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