| School Year 2021-22 Job Opening: Lower School Teacher
Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12 independent, college preparatory school based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Our school serves a diverse body of approximately 680 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission and vision. Our mission is “To nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively and contribute meaningfully to society.” We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We continue to foster an inclusive community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members of our community. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal
acceptance.
The Lower School seeks a teacher who can step into the classroom to teach Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies while guiding Social Emotional Learning both on campus and remotely if it becomes necessary.
Candidates will minimally have a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and teaching
experience.
Key Skills and Qualities:
? A passion for educating the young child.
? An optimistic and supportive spirit
? Holds a flexible and positive attitude when collaborating with adults and children
? Embraces a growth mindset
? Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking
? Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
? Has a base of technological skill with a desire for continued growth
Instructional responsibilities include:
? Development of active, engaging lessons focusing on:
o Social and emotional wellbeing
o Literacy
o Mathematics
o Social Studies
? Differentiated instruction and assessment as needed
? Assessment of student performance
? Electronic and personal communication with parents
? 2 of 3 trimesters for an After School Activity
? duties assigned to the position include dismissal, lunch, recess, etc.
? Other duties as needed
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