Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to Westminster’s mission and vision, including core values of inclusivity and service. In developing the whole person for college and for life, Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well equipped to address local and global challenges.
Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming--and we need you to help us!
Every Lower School homeroom boasts two full-time lead teachers who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as their students. Our unique co-teaching model means you will partner with another master teacher to create a vibrant homeroom environment for 18-20 bright young learners. This collaboration allows our teachers to not only fully utilize their own strengths, but to benefit from close partnership with a fellow educator. Alongside eighty-five other Lower School faculty, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future.
For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families--and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.
Anticipated start date: August 1, 2024
Supervisor: Head of the Lower School
Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Teaching experience at the elementary level
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An undergraduate degree in field--advanced degree preferred
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A demonstrated understanding of current practices, including:
OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Co-teach alongside another lead teacher to create a dynamic learning environment for 20 students
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Design and implement innovative lessons and assessments to achieve learning goals
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Teach an intentional social and emotional learning curriculum
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Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum design and student support strategies
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Collaborate with colleagues through participation in the Lower School PLCs (Professional Learning Community), GLMs (Grade Level Meeting) and Curriculum Committees
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Ensure student safety, including supervising recess, lunch, and transitions between classrooms
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Communicate effectively with parents, administration, and stakeholders
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Provide feedback on and evaluation of students during the admission process
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Contributing to the larger school community through coaching, sponsorship, or other extracurriculars
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Other duties as assigned
Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:
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a love of working with Lower School students
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an engaging teaching style
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the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues
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the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment
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enthusiasm, curiosity, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; and engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.
