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CalWest's client school in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher to begin in August 2024.
Qualifications
A four-year degree from a college or university.
A Valid teaching credential, Masters Degree and/or previous elementary school teaching experience
Maintains a passionate, student-centered, developmental approach to teaching
Is well-organized and maintains up to date lesson plans, scope and sequence, and curriculum maps
Demonstrates the ability to differentiate instruction and address the needs of all student learners
Actively implements Responsive Classroom methodologies and strategies
Engages in meaningful and productive collaboration with administration, colleagues, and parents
Displays excellent communication skills with a commitment to keeping parents informed as partners in their child's learning
Is motivated to take risks and seek leadership opportunities
Exhibits interest in professional growth opportunities with a strong commitment to ongoing education
Motivated to improving the school as a whole, sharing best practices
Adept at utilizing technology as an added instructional tool including: navigating Google applications, working with iPads, and upholding classroom management of various educational applications
Is self-reflective and committed to improving one's practice, embracing feedback from colleagues, administrators, and students
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing project-based, multidisciplinary instructional units aligned across all academic domains
Incorporating SEL curriculum and practice within the academic program
Developing dynamic, engaging, learning opportunities that interconnect school subjects, including English, Judaics, Math, Science, Technology, and History
Collaborating with grade-level colleagues to plan, integrate, and enhance instruction in all curricular areas
Collaborating regularly with Grade 1 and Grade 3 teachers to ensure alignment of curricular goals and skills
Attending all professional development days arranged/calendared by the School,
Attending and actively participating in all Orientation days
Participating in special school events including, but not limited to, Open House, Back to School Night, grade level trips, and special student performances. Attendance at all other community/school events is encouraged
Being visibly and actively present and on time for all other assigned duties on campus