Lead Classroom Teacher at PS1 Pluralistic School

About the Employer

PS1 Pluralistic School is a small (230 students), independent, non-profit, non-graded elementary school established in 1971. We are a pluralistic school; we believe an elementary school’s job is to uncover the genius within each child. Students learn in a wide variety of ways and at differing rates in a school that values diversity. We offer children a strong academic curriculum made relevant to each child's life experience. We seek to develop the whole child, striking a balance between academic and social skills. PS1 is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Job Summary

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan and teach the curriculum to children in a non-graded class (about a two-year age range) with a team teacher • Work closely with other faculty and staff • Provide a skill concentration (art, language arts, math, music, science, social studies, etc.) that would be an addition to the faculty's talent pool and enrich the school • Share supervision of activities outside the classroom and work to generate new projects and direction for the multicultural school community • Provide continuous student assessment, write mid-year and year-end progress reports, and hold teacher-student-parent conferences • Attend weekly faculty meetings and participate actively in curricular discussions in an ongoing exchange of information and support with a closely-knit staff SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES NEEDED Teaching in a non-graded setting requires much knowledge of child development. One must be able to adjust the curriculum to the cognitive level of each child and provide a wide range of materials for the varying levels of student ability. To conference successfully with parents in such a school, one must have good communication skills and a thorough understanding of the curriculum and each student's circumstances. Familiarity with many ways of approaching a subject, and a willingness to develop one's own materials and to learn new ways, are very important. Other qualities needed are a good sense of humor and organization, flexibility, self-motivation, and confidence. A PS1 teacher needs to be a team player who exhibits a sense of stewardship in the work setting. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of two years prior experience, excluding student teaching, in teaching elementary school is essential. A California or other state teaching credential is preferred but is not required. Experience in non-graded schooling will be given preference. Excellent stamina, creativity, honesty, a generous heart, and a willingness to seek continuing educatio

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