Elementary School Teacher, Fourth Grade

Elementary General Studies School Teacher,

Starting 2024/2025 Academic Year

Responsibilities:

● Support the family-centered environment that Akiva School works to provide.

● Plan and implement quality education and instruction which encourages students to be actively engaged in the learning process, using Akiva School’s general studies curriculum as a guide.

• This includes teaching: reading, writing, language arts, math, social studies and science.

● Teach a Writer’s Workshop model for writing instruction, including one-on-one conferencing with students to improve individual writer’s abilities.

● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide variety of students with different learning styles as well as different areas of strength and weakness.

● Promote a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in order to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students.

● Communicate with students, faculty, and families to ensure the highest quality educational experience for our students.

● Assess student performance formally and informally to meet the school's standards and benchmarks and communicate this to the support sta and
Principal.

● When appropriate, the teachers will collaborate to plan integrated and/or interdisciplinary units that support the instructional objectives of both General
Studies and Jewish Studies curriculum at the school.

● Collaborate alongside other faculty members, support sta, and administration to be a part of a thoughtful and dynamic educational team.

● Use assessment and evaluation to guide instructional decisions; maintain accurate, up-to-date records and communicate results to students, parents, and appropriate others in a timely manner with regard to student progress and performance.

● Use a project based learning approach, when appropriate. Use a STEAM model with a focus on the engineering and design process, when appropriate.

● Perform professional duties eciently, manage resources eectively, and meet deadlines set by the school.

● Share in the supervision of duties outside of the classroom, including lunch, recess, and end of the day.

● Attend all faculty meetings, required training, and after-school events.

● Work with our committed and spirited school faculty to continue mapping, developing, and implementing the school’s curricular initiatives.

● Respect and learn about all forms of observance and maintain the open and thoughtful environment to multiple perspectives so coveted by our teachers, families, and students.

Qualifications:

● Undergraduate degree in education or related field required
● MA in education or related field preferred

Applicants of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to apply. We are looking for someone with a passion for what they do and a commitment to strong communication with teachers, students, and parents. We look forward to meeting and speaking with any qualified candidate. We encourage interested applicants to visit our websites at www.akivanashville.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person