Position title: Classroom Teacher
Position description: The classroom teacher exercises primary supervisory and instructional responsibility for students assigned to his/her classroom.
Position classification: Exempt (salaried employee)
Reports to: Head of School
Qualifications:
- Possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a state teacher certification preferred.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the curriculum as well as the ability to effectively teach the content to your students.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head of School, Classroom Teachers will:
- Provide classroom instruction by meeting or exceeding SC state standards and maintaining the order and safety of students in his/her charge.
- Plan and present interesting, effective lessons using multi-sensory approaches (i.e. kinesthetic, tactile, auditory, and visual).
- Comply with the policies and procedures of Mason Preparatory School as outlined in the Board Policy Manual, Faculty Handbook, Student/Family Handbook and Employee Handbook.
- Communicate effectively with school constituencies by maintaining a high standard of open, effective lines of communications with administrators, fellow teachers, parents, and students.
- Administer discipline guidelines with fairness and consistency as outlined in the faculty and student handbooks.
- Maintain at all times a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Seek professional development opportunities to maintain currency in areas of expertise and enhance quality of instruction.
Hours of Employment:
- Employee is expected to be at school during school operation from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm for full-time employees and as scheduled for part-time employees. On occasion, Employee may be required to attend scheduled school events outside of these hours.