
Elementary Teacher at Journey School
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JOURNEY SCHOOL
Main Class Teacher (K-8th)
Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for implementing Journey School’s educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience working with children in a structured setting
Effective classroom management skills such as organization, discipline and problem solving.
Certificate in Waldorf Education (or progress towards such as outlined in Individual Professional Development Plan )
Health and Safety Training (Current CPR & First Aid certification, Blood Borne Pathogen Training, TB Clearance)
HIRED BY: Journey School Council
ACCOUNTABLE TO and EVALUATED BY: Administration and Faculty
SALARY AND HOURS: The position is a salaried, full-time position. Evening hours are occasionally required. Compensation is based on educational background & years of experience in accordance with the Journey School Salary Schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom (*):
1. Implementing Journey School’s Curriculum for their class including:
Lesson planning
Learning grade-level curriculum and tailoring it to individual students, as well as the class as a whole
2. Class management including:
Problem solving and conflict resolution with students
Age appropriate discipline
Non-competitive environment
3. Maintain appropriate physical classroom environment including:
Neatness/ Organization/ Cleanliness
Age-appropriate material
Classroom materials appropriate to school curriculum
Commercial/media free room
An environment consistent with Waldorf pedagogy
4. Assessment of students including:
Administer and interpret standardized testing as required
Year end narrative assessments
Student portfolios
Other assessments
5. Plan and implement activities outside of the classroom such as:
Monthly assemblies
Special events
End of the year activities
Field trips, including camping trips for grades 3-8
6. Follow Journey School Health and Safety Policies including:
Direct supervision of class at all times (unless class is under school approved supervisor)
Emergency procedures
Maintain current Health and Safety certifications
Supervision of parents, volunteers or other adults while with class
Maintain classroom emergency kits
7. Provide guided social interaction outside of the classroom
8. Planning and acquiring (when necessary) class supplies within approved budget
9. Keep all necessary administrative records for class such as:
Daily attendance
Emergency cards
Permission slips
Student records
10. Serve as specialty teacher as requested and when appropriate to special skills and talents
11. Mentoring and cross- teaching as requested and when appropriate to special skills and talents
*Other duties as assigned
Professional (*):
1. Abide by Journey School Professional Standards
2. Professional growth:
Complete required training and certifications as per annually updated Individual Professional Development Plan
Work with Mentor-Teacher when appropriate
3. Attend meetings outside classroom hours as requested/required:
Fall Parent Orientation
Class Parent
Teacher/Staff
Child study
Student Study Team (SST)
IEP
Parent Education
Council
Community
4. Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences
5. Contribute to evaluation process
6. Faculty committee work
7. Follow Journey school communication policy
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements / Qualifications
CA Multiple Subjects Credential with EL certifications Email resume and interest letter to Gavin Keller - gavin@journeyschool.net
Requirements / Qualifications
CA Multiple Subjects Credential with EL certifications Email resume and interest letter to Gavin Keller - gavin@journeyschool.net