Posted: Nov 12, 2024

2nd Grade Leave Replacement

Waterside School - Stamford, CT
Full-time
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2024
Lower School

Dates:  December/January 2024 - June 2025

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • At least three years of teaching experience
  • A passion for working with children
  • A deep commitment to the School’s mission
  • Demonstrates inclusive and equitable practices to ensure that all members of the community feel a sense of belonging
  • Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children and their families
  • Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior
  • Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues
  • Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed
  • Technologically literate and able to guide and direct students’ use of technology
  • The ability to speak Spanish is optional but preferred

Responsibilities

  • Teach a class of students including all elements of instructional planning, implementation and assessment
  • Encourage independence, decision-making and problem-solving 
  • Engage in positive discipline, setting clear expectations and appropriate consequences that support the development of the whole child
  • Observe, record and document the growth and development of children through the established evaluation tool, anecdotal observations and portfolio development
  • Collaborate and maintain open communication with a co-teacher and appropriate staff members regarding issues that pertain to the well-being of children and families 
  • Complete report cards and other forms of academic communication in a timely, professional manner
  • Pursue opportunities for professional growth on an annual basis
  • Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops 
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Contact our Executive Director, Joe Powers ([email protected]), with a resume and cover letter to apply for the position.