What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4th Grade Teacher position at St. Matthew's Parish School?
4th GRADE TEACHER
St. Matthew’s, an independent Episcopal day school for students in Preschool through grade 8, is accepting applications for kindergarten through fourth grade homeroom teachers.
Kindergarten through fourth grade classrooms are team-taught by two educators who take joint responsibility for planning, teaching, and monitoring the success of all learners in their class. The two teachers work together and share their expertise to build a dynamic learning environment. The school provides a challenging academic program and places a strong emphasis on building character and empathy as well as a focus on service learning. To learn more about St. Matthew’s Parish School please view our website: http://www.stmatthewsschool.com
St. Matthew’s has a nearly 70-year record of supporting teachers through a strong professional development program. Compensation is highly competitive.
Essential Responsibilities, Duties and Skills include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Plan and conduct an effective, developmentally appropriate program to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child – in the classroom, outside, and in both small group and large group activities.
- Communicate thoughtfully and professionally with parents and colleagues regarding curriculum, students, and development issues, verbally and in written form.
- Create a pleasant, inviting classroom atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure, along with an atmosphere of support and safety to encourage children to experience new skills.
- Provide experiences that promote individual self-expression in conversation, imaginative play, and creativity.
- Integrate student and teacher use of technology into curriculum and instruction to enhance student learning
- Maintain accurate observations of students.
- Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-control..
- Confer with the principal, school psychologist, and teaching partner to resolve student issues.
- Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, participation in school obligations, and a respectful attitude in professional relationships.
- Demonstrate integrity, patience, openness, sensitivity, enthusiasm, and friendliness.
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
- Integrate student and teacher use of technology into curriculum and instruction to enhance student learning.
Education and Experience
- BA or higher degree in area of education or related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
- Clear or Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
- Minimum of three years teaching experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
The school follows all local, state and federal protocols.
Work Location: One location