Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

Lower School Teacher

Job Description

Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden, CT), a PS - Grade 12 private school serving 650 students, is seeking a full-time Lower School teacher. This teacher will be responsible for planning, teaching, and monitoring the success of all learners in their classroom and building a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, student-centered, and inclusive environment for students

• Build a strong classroom community

• Work collaboratively with a co-teacher to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum

• Able to differentiate instruction for a wide range of student's abilities and interests

• Communicate regularly with parents via phone call, Zoom, and/or e-mail

• Create written narrative reports twice during the school year

• Create written conference reports twice during the school year

• Teach reading with a phonics-based, Science of Reading model

• Embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities

• Knowledge of and experience with the cognitive, social, and emotional issues of elementary grade students

• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or a related field.

Advanced degree preferred

2 years classroom experience

Additional Skills/Qualifications:

Strong Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Motivation, Motivating Others, Listening, High Energy Level, Confidentiality, Emotional Control, Handles Pressure, Responsive Classroom and Envision 2020 experience is a plus.

To be considered, please submit your current resume and a cover letter to Lorri Carroll, Director of Lower School at lcarroll@hamdenhall.org detailing your interest and experience for this role.

Hamden Hall Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer.