Website North Bridge Academy
Private school for students with dyslexia in grades 2 through 8
North Bridge Academy
Lower School Head Teacher, 26/27 School Year
Mission Statement and Academic Approach:
North Bridge Academy empowers and equips students with dyslexia to embrace their strengths, realize their potential, and fulfill their aspirations. We provide individualized instruction grounded in evidence-based, structured literacy programs in an intimate and caring community.
The overall culture of North Bridge Academy is kind and inclusive. Our families are grateful that their children are in a school where students are safe and understood. Please visit our website at www.northbridgeacademy.org to learn more about our history and success.
Description:
All Lower School Head Teachers need to be experienced and empathetic educators who can work collaboratively with Learning Specialists. Lower School Head Teachers are responsible for leading Morning Meeting and teaching Slingerland, ELA, Math, and Social Studies. Teachers should understand the social/emotional needs of all students, and set up their classroom to support a calm learning environment with access to a space to support regulation.
Reports to:
Head of Lower School
Responsibilities:
Student Well-Being ~
* Create and maintain a climate of trust and positive regard for students
* Support the social/emotional needs of our students by implementing SEL or Mindfulness curriculum throughout the day
* Demonstrate commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices
Instruction and Assessment ~
* Teach Slingerland, ELA, Math and Social Studies, providing standards-based instruction
* Collaborate with the Learning Specialist with respect to the scope and sequence of the curriculum
* Present content in a multi-sensory, explicit fashion while providing scaffolding where needed
* Assess each student’s progress and complete quarterly Progress Reports
* Plan field trips that support learning
* Work in conjunction with Learning Specialist to identify students who may be ready to transition
Parent Communication ~
*Communicate regularly with all parents regarding progress and classroom events
*Lead Parent/Teacher conferences twice a year
School Culture ~
* Attend school activities
* Participate in cohort’s outdoor education experience
* Attend weekly staff meetings and Lower School team meetings
To apply for this job email your details to erin@northbridgeacademy.org