Future Lower School Faculty

Position Description

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us! 

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Anticipated start date: TBD

Supervisor: Head of the Lower School

Position Status:  This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience at the elementary level; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of: 
  • Constructivist theory and practice
  • Integrated studies
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Readers and Writer’s Workshop
  • Math in Focus/Singapore Math
  • Learning targets and assessments

• In addition to experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues, and a willingness to create and promote an inclusive learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnering with another lead teacher in the classroom
• Creating differentiated learning experiences aligned with assessments
• Teaching an intentional social and emotional learning curriculum
• Contributing to interdisciplinary curriculum design and student support strategies
• Participating in the Lower School PLC (Professional Learning Community)
• Ensuring student safety by supervising recess, lunch, and transitions
• Providing feedback on and evaluation of students for Admissions
• Attending scheduled committee and faculty meetings, both during and after-school
• Contributing to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring

In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues, and a willingness to create and promote an inclusive learning environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out.  The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.