What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - 3rd Grade Language Arts position at THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL?
The Lower School third grade language arts teacher will inspire students to explore, learn, and appreciate the language arts through engaging learning experiences and encourage active student participation through interactive lessons and activities.
She/he will stay current with educational research and trends in language arts teaching as well as participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be able to plan and implement curriculum using current methodologies and collaborate with others to create a cohesive curriculum across the division.
Our Mission:
The John Cooper School’s mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.
Necessary Skills:
- Knowledge of current best practices in elementary language arts
- Ability to engage with others in a collaborative environment
- Strong commitment to students’ progress, success and social-emotional well-being
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents and colleagues
- Professionalism, flexible thinking and respect for diversity
- A Positive approach to challenging situations
- Actively participate in department, faculty and team planning and learning sessions
- Strong organizational skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in elementary education; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years applicable teaching experience preferred
Application Materials Requested:
- Resume
- Cover LetterPhilosophy of EducationList of three References – two professional and one personal (we will not contact references without candidate permission)
