Beginning August 2023
Description:
Fay School seeks a dynamic, flexible, and creative individual who loves teaching and understands how to engage elementary children in English language arts, mathematics, and social studies teaching and learning. Building on Fay’s existing programs, this teacher will serve as a grade three homeroom teacher and will collaborate with colleagues to teach literacy, math, and social studies to students in grade three in the Lower School. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Campus housing may be available.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience teaching elementary school children. A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. The Third Grade Teacher must have an understanding of a literacy continuum and the development of proficient readers and writers; the ability to utilize literacy assessments; and an understanding of mathematics skill development.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing and delivering materials and lessons
- Assessing students’ performance using effort grades and comments
- Utilizing instructional technology to enhance instruction
- Conducting parent conferences and communicating effectively with parents
- Attending team and department meetings, and major school events as required
- As a homeroom teacher, being a primary point of contact for parents
- Coaching athletics or leading afternoon student activities for two terms
Fay School values teachers who believe in differentiated and developmentally-aligned approaches to teaching and learning, integrate instructional technology, understand the importance of cultural competence, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of young students.
Fay School seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume containing a list of three references via our
secure employment application portal.