Long-Term Substitute - 1st Grade Teacher

Specific Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates best instructional practices to deliver a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum to students
• Develops, maintains, and revises curriculum maps in all content areas that are aligned to the School’s standards
• Designs and delivers differentiated instruction
• Assesses the academic and social-emotional needs of students in collaboration with colleagues and the Assistant Head of School
• Actively creates and maintains a well-managed, positive classroom environment that supports student engagement and motivation
• Actively participates in faculty work aligned with the strategic plan
• Has a commitment to ongoing cultural competence professional development and has the motivation to put these skills into practice
• Understands and supports the school’s mission through professional conduct and actions which demonstrate the core values and philosophy of the organization
• Initiates growth and change in own intellectual and professional development, seeking out feedback and other opportunities to learn
• Attends community meetings, curriculum meetings, and in-service days
• Writes student evaluations twice each year according to the school year calendar
• Conducts parent conferences twice each year and supports our “open door” policy with parents, colleagues, and students
• Participates in Curriculum Night, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Open House, and other stewardship opportunities as assigned by the Head of School
• Writes weekly newsletters with grade-level team and openly communicates with families in formal and informal ways
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all the School’s constituencies
• Actively participates in the full life of the school
• Vigorously engages in professional development; demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning by enhancing their skills, and embracing innovative technologies and creative thinking
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
• Teaching certification and Master’s in Education or related subject/field preferred
• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience
• Experience working with elementary school-aged children
• Experience working in an independent school environment preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient technology skills and the knowledge and ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Must have a valid WA driver’s license and be willing to drive Meridian vehicles for work-related tasks
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows 10 environment, using Office (version 2013 or higher); ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology
• Ability to attend overnight experiential learning trips
• Ability to stand, go up and down stairs frequently, crouch
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, interact with students, and move around the classroom
• Ability to work outside in any type of weather
• Ability to travel locally (for field trips)

If this sounds like you, please click on Apply for Job, complete our online employment application, and upload your resume and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and in The Meridian School.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Meridian we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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