What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Teacher 2022-2023 position at Ravenscroft School?
Ravenscroft School is an all gender independent day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,205 students enrolled in grades preschool through 12th grade.
We are looking to welcome a Lower School Teacher into our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset.
Reports to: Head of Lower School
As a Lower School Teacher at Ravenscroft, here is what you get to do:
- You will bring energy, humor, and a passion for teaching Lower School students.
- Be innovative, forward thinking, and growth-minded
- Possess a solid understanding of the developmental needs of young children
- Provide classroom instruction that is consistent with rest of lower school and aligned with current best practices and is student-centered
- Collaborate, communicate, and partner with students, parents, and colleagues positively and professionally, including conferences and report cards
- Participate actively in the work of the department on curriculum development and pedagogy
- Participate actively in the work of the grade level to develop and implement curricular and co-curricular offerings
- Participate in other aspects of the School community (i.e. advising a student club, athletics, committees)
- Other tasks the division head deems necessary
To land this job:
The teacher should have training and experience teaching and learning with Lower School students and faculty. A master’s degree is preferred. The teacher must be able to work with young students who vary in ability and learning styles, both nurturing and challenging as necessary. The teacher should have demonstrated success meeting the individual needs of learners and differentiating instruction. The teacher will also possess strong classroom management and organizational skills. References should address the teacher’s skills as well as the ability to collaborate with other adults in an educational setting.
Teachers should possess excellent communication and technology skills; professionalism and grace in dealing with people at all levels; success working with students and colleagues in and outside of the classroom; leadership ability. The teacher must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
