Lower School Classroom Teacher
Posted: 16-Apr-24
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories
Elementary Teacher
Required Education
4 Year Degree
The Lower School Classroom Teacher (Grades K-3) is a full time position reporting to the Head of the Lower School. The classroom teacher is responsible for guiding the social, emotional and academic growth of a class of students. The ability to appreciate and work effectively across individual and cultural differences is essential.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate, motivate and understand the academic and emotional needs of six to nine year old children
- Plan and implement lessons in language arts, mathematics, and social studies that facilitate active learning and follow Potomac’s curricular guidelines and requirements
- Monitor student progress using a range of formal and informal assessment tools, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners
- Create and manage a positive classroom environment that inspires student learning
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, parents, support staff, and members of the community
- Communicate effectively with parents to discuss student progress and areas for growth
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Two or more years of teaching experience at the primary level
- Ability to support Potomac’s mission to foster each child’s intellectual development, love of learning and strength of character
- A collaborative and engaging educator with outstanding communication and organizational skills.
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About The Potomac School
The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.
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