Primary School Co-Teacher (Parental Leave) September 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of teaching experience.

• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary-age students.
• Well-versed in best practices for delivering language arts, mathematics, and social studies instruction.
• Experience with Responsive Classroom and a commitment to progressive education.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• A commitment to inquiry and project-based learning.
• Training in Orton-Gillingham preferred.
• Wholehearted support of the mission and core values of the school.

• Cultivate and sustain a community of learners in the classroom where each individual is honored and respected.
• Implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate math, language arts, and social studies curriculum.
• Co-lead morning meetings using a Responsive Classroom approach.
• Be attuned to each student’s academic progress, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development.
• Communicate effectively with students and families.
• Partner with parents to effectively educate their students.
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.
• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.