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Saint Andrew's School lists this Lower School Faculty (Grades 3-5) - General Interest opportunity in boca raton, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Location: Saint Andrew's School - Boca Raton, FL 33434
About Saint Andrew’s School
Saint Andrew’s School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. “Honor Above All,” academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the “whole child” while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.
Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.
Position Summary
Members of the Lower School faculty are responsible for planning and delivering instruction that is attentive to individual students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in accordance with the school’s philosophy, and for establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for academic growth.
Teachers of grades 3-5 strive to create an environment that encourages joyful learning through inquiry and supportive instruction utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), workshop models guiding language comprehension in reading and writing units of study, the Institute for Multisensory Education’s Orton-Gillingham structured literacy program for morphology/advanced spelling instruction, and Singapore Math methodology. Teachers appreciate each child as a unique individual, building on interests and igniting curiosity about the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with co-teacher to plan and deliver classroom instruction
Apply a range of strategies to successfully manage a classroom
Work with grade level team on curriculum development and school initiatives
Record and maintain school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports
Participate in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs, as necessary
Communicate with parents and professional colleagues on a regular basis
Integrate technology into the teaching-learning process
Assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility
Participate in supervisory responsibilities as assigned
Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Record of successful teaching
Genuine affection for children
Willingness to work with a range of learning abilities
Experience integrating technology into teaching environments
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of educators
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Creativity
Flexibility
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment
Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development
Preferred Experience
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
reading and writing workshop structure
IMSE or Orton-Gillingham methodology for morphology and advanced spelling instruction
Singapore Methods Math
Google Suite for Education
Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.
Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.
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Worksite address
boca raton, FL, 33481, US
Who can apply
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