Immediate/middle School Teacher 24-25 School Year

5 days ago

Waterbury, United States Children's Community School Full time

**POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teacher, K-8**
- Category: _Teaching Faculty
- Status: _Full-time; Salaried; Exempt
- Working Environment: _Children's Community School is a fully accredited non-profit, non-public, independent school with a class size of 16 students. Learn more about this special school at ccswaterbury.org.
- Typical Schedule: _School operational hours, typically in the building 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m or until the students are dismissed. Regular time outside of operational hours for the purposes of planning, grading, and other required duties; Infrequent work requirements outside of standard business hours; Academic year (per contract). There are occasional obligations beyond the school day.
- Supervisor: _Principal

**Overview**

The Teacher, K-8 is responsible for overseeing the successful planning, delivery, and assessment of academic instruction at assigned grade levels and content areas to ensure the successful fulfillment of the institutional mission. The Teacher, K-8 is also responsible for ensuring the safe, effective management of all students in assigned classrooms and all-school events and activities, utilizing appropriate methods of behavior management in accordance with established school policies and procedures.

The Teacher, K-8 serves as a conduit of information between the School and students' families, representing institutional priorities and the best interests of each child. Furthermore, the Teacher, K-8 is responsible for the accurate and timely recording and reporting student assessments. The Teacher, K-8, is expected to actively engage in professional development activities to model continual learning and effectively employ best pedagogical practices.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Mission Awareness_
- Effectively communicate the mission and goals of the school to internal and external constituencies, ensuring mission alignment for all classroom and instructional activities
- Cultivate an atmosphere of community and compassion amongst faculty, staff, students, and families
- Support families through regular, appropriate communication and assistance in ensuring student development and success
- Academic Life _
- Plan and execute culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate individual and small group lessons that establish the necessary conditions for all students to demonstrate progress towards and achievement of academic goals
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and assessments, including effective use of technology, for the purpose of motivating students to actively engage in all aspects of the learning process
- Evaluate student progress and achievement using appropriate formative and summative assessments and effectively utilize assessment results and data to inform appropriate instruction and intervention
- Participate actively in the review of curricular goals and materials to ensure the highest quality learning experiences for all students
- Student Life _
- Create and maintain a positive social and emotional learning environment that allows for the safe and orderly operation of the classroom and consistent display of an environment conducive to learning
- Establish and enforce behavioral expectations, in accordance with School policies, that highlight mutual respect, cultural competency, and a commitment to rigorous learning
- Intervene, as appropriate, to address any student violations of School rules or behavioral expectations, reporting such incidents to the Principal, according to School policy
- Foster a classroom and institutional culture that is compassionate and respectful to all community members, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, and other identifying factors
- Encourage student engagement in a broad range of non-academic learning experiences, both as offered by CCS and other appropriate agencies and providers
- Supervise student participation in recess and meal activities, ensuring safety and appropriate conduct
- Professional Learning Community _
- Reflect and assess one's professional performance, identifying areas for growth and improvement, and actively participate in both self-identified professional development opportunities, as well as those provided by the Principal
- Maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with all colleagues
- Contribute to the overall success of the School through engagement in additional responsibilities intended to foster community and strengthen the mission of the institution
- Administrative_
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, including, but not limited to, submission of information through a student information management system
- Assess and record metrics of student achievement and progress, including the timely entry of performance data and completion of report cards, test results, and other required reports
- Other _
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Executive Director
- There are sometimes opportunities to take on extra respons

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