1st Grade Teacher

Job Summary:

The 1st Grade English Teacher is responsible for teaching foundational English language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, to young learners. The teacher will create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that fosters literacy development, critical thinking, and a love for language while addressing the unique learning needs of each student.

Key Responsibilities:Instruction and Lesson Planning

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with school and state English language curriculum standards.
• Teach phonics, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Use storytelling, interactive activities, and multimedia resources to enhance language learning.

Classroom Management

• Create and maintain a positive and organized classroom environment that promotes active participation and respect.
• Establish clear rules and expectations for student behavior.
• Manage classroom dynamics effectively to maximize learning time.

Student Assessment and Progress Tracking

• Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative evaluations.
• Identify individual learning needs and adapt instruction to support all students, including those with language barriers or special needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and share progress with parents/guardians during conferences and regular updates.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about student progress, challenges, and successes.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and school staff to align teaching strategies and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in professional development to stay updated on best practices in English language instruction.

Enrichment Activities

• Encourage creativity and a love of reading through storytime, book projects, and writing assignments.
• Organize classroom activities such as reading challenges, English-themed games, and presentations to make learning interactive and enjoyable.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, English, or a related field.
• Certification: Valid teaching certification/license of elementary education for the state of South Carolina is required
• Experience: Experience teaching English to young children is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching license for the state of South Carolina (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35