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Applying for Position:
Lower School – 4th Grade Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Lower School – Fourth Grade Classroom Faculty to begin in August 2024.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and sustain classroom culture based on the mission and values of the school
  • Collaborate and work effectively in teams with colleagues
  • Design, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that emphasize experiential learning experiences
  • Differentiate instructional resources/methods to meet students’ varying needs
  • Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and in the curriculum
  • Collaborate with school counselor to establish and maintain social emotional learning and wellness for all students
  • Work closely with the learning coordinator to support varying learning styles and needs in the classroom
  • Establish positive classroom expectations with a responsive behavior management style, creating a safe and comfortable environment for all students
  • Create and sustain effective parent/guardian partnerships
  • Coordinate families to engage and volunteer with the classroom
  • Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development and maintain accurate records on progress, to include drafting detailed and thoughtful report cards
  • Communicate effectively with students’ families about student progress and classroom news
  • Routinely plan and prepare outside the scheduled school day
  • Manage a classroom budget
  • Participate positively in meetings, activities/committees such as community events and school admissions
  • Attend school related events outside the scheduled school day
  • Keep up-to-date with child development, teaching resources, and instructional methods in order to make relevant changes to teaching practices
  • Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Experience in teaching required, with 3 or more years of teaching preferred
  • A bachelor’s degree is required, a graduate degree is preferred
  • Teaching Certification or equivalent training preferred
  • The capacity and desire to engage in experiential activities and programs with students
  • The ability to be patient and positive and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning 
  • An ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff, students, and families, in order to maintain constructive and professional relationships
  • A commitment to completing work in a timely and thorough manner while being conscientious about assignments and deadlines
  • A willingness to participate in professional growth/development opportunities 
  • Have proficient skills in the use of technology, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, and Outlook

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

At minimum, applicants should have:

About CalWest Educators Placement

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If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.