The Position
Chapin School seeks a homeroom teacher for grades Kindergarten-three. Homeroom teachers are responsible for creating a supportive and caring classroom environment for students and focusing on the cognitive and social-emotional development of students. Teachers are responsible for instruction in language arts, math, social studies, and science. This position works closely with and reports to the Director of PreK-8.
Responsibilities
● Create and implement lessons that accommodate the spectrum of student needs through differentiated instruction
● Work with the Academic Coordinator to:
-Ensure that classroom units and lessons follow the established curriculum
-Complete baseline assessments and progress monitoring of students
-Identify students requiring accommodations, extra support, or additional testing
● Work with Academic Technologist and Academic Integration and Design teacher to develop cross-curricular projects to be completed during Academic Integration co-curricular class
● Document student feedback in progress notes throughout the year and report cards at the end of the trimester
● Fulfill lunch and recess duty responsibilities
● Conduct parent fall and spring conferences and throughout the year as needed
● Plan parent shares during the year and Step-Up events in the spring to provide a glimpse for families as to what is happening in the classroom
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred
● Knowledge of best practices in 21st century instruction
● Forward thinking and creative teacher
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
● Comfort with technology integration
● Experience with differentiated instruction
● Commitment to collaborative and innovative teaching styles
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
● Experience working in independent schools preferred but not required
Application Process
● Cover letter describing your interest in the position
● Resume
● Statement of Educational Philosophy
● List of five professional references
Send electronically in one email and separate pdf documents to:
Karen Hepburn
Assistant to the Head of School
khepburn@chapinschool.org
