Lower School Associate Teachers Grades K-3

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. seeks Associate Teachers for Lower School , Grades K–3. Job Overview   The Associate Teacher position (Grades K–3) is a two-year, full-time position for collaborative and passionate educators who believe in our mission: empowering diverse, ambitious, and resolute young women.  Our Lower School Associate Teachers work in apprenticeship with a Head Teacher, gaining hands-on classroom experience and responsibility. Associate Teachers receive support, coaching, and in-house professional development with the goal of building confidence in their authentic teaching style, curricular mastery, and a deep understanding of child development as they gain skills necessary for head teaching positions. Many candidates are early career teachers who have one or two years of student teaching experience and have obtained or are working towards a Master’s degree. Chapin also welcomes recent graduates and career changers with limited classroom experience. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Supporting and collaborating with a Head Teacher Planning and conducting small group or whole group lessons Assessing and documenting students’ needs Attending and participating in grade-level meetings, student support meetings, and professional development Updating the classroom website Participating in conversations around curricular planning and classroom management Supervising lunch, recess, and bus duties Chapin’s Next Associate Teachers Will Be: Student-centered educators who value each student’s voice, experience, and history who Understand and appreciate the Lower School learner within the context of child development Demonstrate effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests Educators who actively cultivate a classroom and community of belonging by Developing, alongside students, a safe and productive learning environment, building trust with students through clear guidelines and expectations Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue Partners to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who Employ research-based strategies to reach all students through differentiated approaches, mindful of students’ receptive and expressive learning preferences Qualifications Required  Bachelor’s Degree Previous experience with Lower School-aged students  A commitment to ongoing learning about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives Preferred  Demonstrate a passion for and recognize the importance of an all-girls setting Are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development opportunities.  Have strong collaboration skills and a sense of humor as this position requires working closely with a Head Teacher, Associate Head of Lower School, and other colleagues Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are of special interest as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten Have facility with digital tools such as Seesaw, Canvas, and the Google Suite for Education  How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter. Candidates who apply by February 28th will be notified by March 1st if they have been selected for an interview.  Candidates who apply after February 28th will be notified by March 7th if they have been selected for an interview.  ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities:,validThrough:2022-04-21T04:00:00Z,title:Lower School Associate Teachers, Grades K-3,datePosted:2022-02-19T14:02:15Z}

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