ES Upper Elementary Homeroom Teacher

The upper elementary school homeroom teacher is responsible for creating a flexible classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth. FDR teachers establish and maintain an effective rapport with students and positive relationships with parents and other staff members. The homeroom teacher regularly assesses students and develops lesson plans that are responsive to a range of learning needs and language proficiencies. The homeroom teacher works collaboratively with the teachers on their grade level team as well as EAL and learning support colleagues to plan units of study, design assessments, discuss student learning, moderate and analyze student work, and promote the educational needs of all students. The homeroom teacher has a strong understanding of best practices and is able to effectively implement instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The teacher is experienced in the implementation of the Common Core Standards and uses these to guide instruction.

• Experience with backward design unit planning

• Strong content knowledge in numeracy, literacy, and language development

• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of elementary students and pedagogy that supports their continued development

• Ability to build constructive classroom communities through the implementation of class meetings and positive approaches to discipline

• Ability to be flexible and patient in response to the needs of students

• A positive attitude and a committed team player

• A proven ability to utilize a wide variety of  instructional strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of learners

• Knowledge of a wide range of formative assessment strategies

Qualifications: 

• BA or MA in Education 

• Certification as an elementary school teacher

• A minimum of three years of elementary teaching experience 

• Strong English language proficiency

• A willingness and ability to reflect and critically examine teaching practices and a commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred Skills and Expertise: 

• Experience with backward design unit planning

• Strong content knowledge in numeracy, literacy, and language development

• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of elementary students and pedagogy that supports their continued development

• Ability to build constructive classroom communities through the implementation of class meetings and positive approaches to discipline

• Ability to be flexible and patient in response to the needs of students

• A positive attitude and a committed team player

• A proven ability to utilize a wide variety of  instructional strategies in order to meet the diverse needs of learners

• Knowledge of a wide range of formative assessment strategies