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Upper Elementary Teacher
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Description:
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a full-time Upper Elementary Teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of students . Are you passionate about teaching language arts, social studies and mathematics as well working with, guiding, and inspiring young people personally and academically? Do you have non-academic interests and passions that you are excited to share with others? Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a positive, inclusive environment? If so, please read on! The Lead Teacher will assume primary responsibility for instruction in language arts, social studies, and mathematics, and ultimate responsibility for student assessment and parent communication. Candidates should be flexible, patient, nurturing, and collaborative. The successful candidate will possess facility and capacity with teaching whole group, small group, and individual instruction in spelling and grammar, the reading and writing workshop model, and mathematical exploration and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will also have experience with technology integration, Orton-Gillingham, the Responsive Classroom approach, and the Math in Focus curriculum. All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty. The School accepts candidates with the following minimal qualifications: (1) Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or another relevant field; advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required. (2) A strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment. (3) Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (4) Previous teaching experience in an early elementary classroom. (5) Strong references who confirm the applicant's ability to exercise sound professional judgment. ABOUT ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES SCHOOL (SSSAS) Located six miles from Washington, D.C., we are a college-preparatory Episcopal school in the Diocese of Virginia for students aged 3 through grade 12. We educate the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. We have three distinct campuses, each uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the age groups within. To help our students succeed in a complex and changing world, we seek to inspire a passion for learning, an enthusiasm for athletic and artistic endeavors, a striving for excellence, a celebration of diversity, and a commitment to service. Our mission is to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. Our community is collaborative with faculty and administration working together to create a positive environment for all . This is a place where dreaming big is just the beginning, and 'doing what you love' is a real thing. Our culture promotes lifelong learning , and our faculty have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and the field of education in general. In addition to our wonderful culture , we offer competitive pay and generous benefits . This elementary homeroom position earns a competitive salary based on education level and experience. Our excellent benefits include health, dental, a flexible spending account (FSA), a non-contributory retirement plan at 7%, sick leave & personal days, life insurance, disability, a qualified tuition remission plan, a home loan program that contributes up to to $10K in closing costs for eligible 1st-time home buyers who relocate to the area, free lunches, and more . If this sounds like the right teaching opportunity for you, consider applying today! READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY? We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
Company:
St. Stephen's And St. Agnes School
Posted:
August 26 on ApplicantPro
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