What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at Tamim Academy Elementary?
We are looking for an experienced educator to join our team for the Fall of 2025 [mid-August-mid June]. Our private school serves children from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in the heart of Burlington, Vermont.
Our classrooms will be designated: Kindergarten; First Grade; Second/Third Grade combined and Fourth/Fifth Grade combined for this upcoming year and we are seeking a 'General Studies' teacher. We can offer a flexible schedule, full or part time for the right candidate.
Educators at our school create individualized and learner-centered environments for all students, focusing on empowering students to reach their potential across all areas of life. Our educators seek the long-term social and emotional health of their students while also ensuring that academic rigor is firmly rooted within the school’s curriculum.
This is a unique and exciting place to teach that affords educators the opportunity to make a broader impact on education through creating and shaping close-knit communities. We welcome students of all abilities and prepare all students for academic, social and spiritual success prior to matriculation.
Our school is a Montessori inspired program that highlights the strength in each individual learner. We offer a holistic approach to education that emphasizes interdisciplinary project based work combined with enrichment programming to utilize a team model for teaching each age group.
The right candidate will be passionate about fostering a love of learning for each child and know how to bring fun into the everyday lesson!
Basic Qualifications
- Prior experience with creating whole-child learning activities, including classroom teaching experience with students at the relevant age band
- Prior experience with demonstrated academic results and fostering social emotional learning in student experiences
- Passion for working with and engaging children in student driven learning
- Commitment to continuous professional learning, collaboration, improvement and a willingness to share lessons learned
- Collaborative mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude to overcoming obstacles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in education
- Prior experience collaborating with other educators
- Prior experience leading curriculum development and/or assessment.
You are also:
- A passionate professional dedicated to helping children succeed
- A solution-oriented, proactive communicator and collaborator
- Positive, friendly, and poised under all circumstances
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition assistance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000