Job Description

The Primer position is a full-time 9.5-month position and reports directly to the Head of Lower School. Major responsibilities of the position are to develop and execute teaching plans for assigned subject(s) in a self-contained classroom, develop social and emotional growth of young children, and communicate with students and parents to meet subject objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Work and plan collaboratively with kindergarten, first grade, and enrichment teams to align instructional practices and expectations.
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level.
• Plan and execute lessons that meet the differentiated needs of our students including whole group, small group, and individual instruction, and fulfill the skills and content of the grade level.
• Plan and facilitate PBL activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, and hands-on exploration.
• Utilize flexible small groups and individual student conferences to personalize instruction.
• Create lessons and projects that promote student collaboration.
• Guide students in problem-solving and critical thinking as they work on projects tied to real-life situations and topics of interest. 
• Develop centers/workstations for literacy, math, and science concepts.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, technology integration, and workshop model of teaching.
• Familiarity and comfort using digital tools.
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support social-emotional, academic, and behavioral growth. 
• Implement our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness.
• Model appropriate presence daily and ensure that students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Act as the advisor for one class of students and be the point person for communication with the parents of those students.
• Communicate openly and effectively with parents including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Conversations.
• Assess the students in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use assessment to guide instruction for student growth, development, and learning. Complete report cards.
• Participate in field trips and special traditions and activities of the grade level.
• Collaborate positively with the grade level colleagues as well as other lower school faculty around teaching and learning and have a growth mindset to develop the total child.
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal “Characteristics of Effective Teaching” and promote the school’s statement of mission and philosophy.
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess duties.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies.
• The use of technology in instruction is an expectation as well as being able to provide a basic level of support to students in a BYOD environment. Additionally, candidates should be proficient in utilizing technology for administrative functions including, but not limited to, grading, attendance, resource sharing, and communications.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends Staff Development Meetings 
• Attends Chapel
• Attends Division Meetings
• Attends Department & Team Meeting
• Attends school events such as Lower School Night, Admission Open House, Field Trips/Class Trips

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; relevant Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in using a hands-on, active approach to teaching and learning with elementary students
• Utilize project-based learning strategies (PBL) to create opportunities for students to explore real-world concepts, collaborate, and develop critical thinking skills. 
• Command of the subject matter and the developmental needs of elementary students 
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that support social-emotional, academic, and behavioral growth. 
• Creative, energetic, and innovative spirit
• Passionate about engaging students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. 
• Strong knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies, project-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practices. 
• Continue to grow professionally by working with academic leadership and administration, accepting feedback throughout the evaluation process, attending in-service and professional development/training, in and outside of the school, and reading professionally.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills 
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication to the continued development of Parish initiatives

The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume’ and contact information for 3 professional contacts to [email protected]

About Parish Episcopal School

Thank you for exploring the professional opportunities available at Parish Episcopal School. As a place that seeks to add value to the lives of the students in our community, we search for faculty members who possess a passion for their subject, an eagerness to build meaningful relationships with those they teach and a recognition of the important place that contemplation and reflection hold in the educational process. If you are committed to purposeful work and possess a spirit of possibility, I would invite you to learn more about Parish through our website and to apply for an appropriate position. Parish Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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