Davidson Day School is a diverse independent school that cultivates academic excellence through collaboration, creativity, and character development. Each student is offered an active, challenging learning environment through our broad array of programs. We have approximately 500 students from 2-year-old through 12 grade and are located in Davidson, North Carolina.
We are seeking a full-time Lower School Lead Teacher: First Grade to join our teaching faculty starting in August 2024. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and will foster a sense of intellectual curiosity while teaching the foundational skills in core subject areas. This position will be exempt and report directly to the Head of the Lower School.
Responsibilities:
- Work with grade-level teaching partner to develop lesson plans which reflect the curricular goals. Collaborate on curricular improvements as needed.
- Provide support to individual children as needed and differentiate lessons as needed.
- Conduct ongoing assessments in reading and math to ensure that students are meeting curricular standards. Administer standardized testing as required by the school.
- Work collaboratively with all specialist teachers and other teachers in the Lower School.
- Communicate with parents about their child’s progress and any concerns as needed.
- Keep accurate attendance records and compose report cards in a timely manner.
- Assist with all duties (lunch, playground, and carpool).
- Attend and support school events which occur after hours and on weekends.
- Attend and contribute to faculty meetings (All School and Lower School).
- Meet with the Division Head and teaching partner on a regular basis.
- Perform all other duties appropriate to employment as determined by the Head of School.
- Comply with all rules and regulations established as school policy.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience at the elementary grade level is required.
- Master’s degree in Elementary Education is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have teaching at the elementary grade level?
- Do you have a Master’s degree in elementary education or a related field of study?
Ability to Relocate:
- Davidson, NC 28036: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person