Elementary School Teacher

THE OAKWOOD SCHOOL•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Elementary School Teacher is dedicated to developing strong, supportive relationships with students who feel respected and valued. The teacher promotes appreciation and understanding of differences within the classroom community, fosters inclusive classrooms, and is equitable to all students. They demonstrate strong proficiency with subject matter material and provide an organized, well-paced, engaging, challenging, and rewarding learning environment to a diverse range of student learners. Excellent communication skills with parents/guardians and other community members are essential for supporting strong partnerships that reflect a commitment to the whole of school life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Teaching, or related subject is required.
Three to five years of experience teaching in an Elementary School or Middle School setting.
Experience teaching reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in both subject matter and progressive educational methodology.

Nice To Haves

Independent School experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes a constructive approach to support student discovery, active learning, and collaboration
Develops strong, meaningful relationships with students and their families.
Establishes clear and consistent standards and expectations.
Addresses a range of learning needs through flexible and culturally responsive teaching
Provides regular and supportive feedback.
Employs multiple forms of assessment, including informal and formal.
Meets regularly with a grade-level partner, content specialists, and admin to create teaching and learning aligned with the school’s mission and core beliefs.
Proactively communicates with families to best serve the interests of students.
Deals with conflict in ways intended to solve problems, restore relationships, and support a student’s growth and development.
Engages in ongoing professional development to develop and elevate curriculum and pedagogy in alignment with the school’s core values and beliefs.
Conducts parent conferences twice a year and completes progress reports three times a year.
Supervises and provides for the general welfare of students during the school day, on school trips, and during school activities.
Participates in admission screening and prospective parent events
Assists with the school budget process and the creation of class lists.
Actively engages in the many facets of school life.