JOB REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: - 3+ years experience preferred teaching elementary school children
- Knowledgeable and appreciative of the developmental needs of second-graders
- Able to use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of all ability levels, with a particular focus on project-based curriculum
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Reading and Writing Workshop models
- Familiarity with the TERC: Investigations in Numbers, Data, and Space math curriculum
- Demonstrated knowledge of “best practices” in teaching and learning
- Ability and desire to challenge and support students at all levels
- Familiarity with the use of formative assessments to inform instruction
- Proficiency with the purposeful use of digital technologies
- Committed to collaborating and working as part of a team
- Evidence of strong, positive student and classroom management
- Familiarity with Responsive Classroom practices
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning
- Able to communicate effectively with parents, both in person and in writing
- Committed to the creation and sustainability of an inclusive, antiracist, antihomophobic, equitable learning environment for all students.
It is Cambridge Friends School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to: hiringcommittee-gradetwo@cambridgefriendsschool.org with “Second-Grade Classroom Teacher” in the subject line. |
