Summary
Work as part of the 1st and 2nd grade teaching team. Teacher will plan, develop and deliver 1st and 2nd grade multi-subject, progressive curriculum that reflects the curriculum and educational standards, using a variety of instructional methods.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate the academic and social growth of students
- Manage communication with parents including phone, email, meetings, assessment and reporting
- Practice the Synergy School Agreement System and Synergy philosophy regarding growth and change
- Communicate with team and learning specialist regarding students with special learning needs.
- Modify and adapt curriculum
- Coordinate and manage field trips, including overnight outdoor education
- Fulfill duties as a full member of the teaching cooperative
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Able to lift 25 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching elementary subjects, especially reading
- Ability to develop and implement a project-based, anti-bias curriculum
- Commitment to progressive educational practices
- Understanding developmental needs of 1st and 2nd grade students
- Team teaching experience
- Experience working with diverse learners
- Willingness to fulfill co-op duties
- Interest in being a part of TK-8 community
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills
- Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
- Outdoor education experience
- Teaching credential preferred
Compensation
$62,700 to $84,500 depending on experience
Send cover letter and resume to hiring@synergyschool.org. No phone calls please.