Third Grade Teacher

Oak Hill School seeks a creative and collaborative candidate for a third grade classroom. This faculty member will join a nurturing, Christian community committed to the school’s mission and vision for building an environment where all children learn, grow, and thrive. 

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a grade level team to plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• Design and teach innovative lessons that differentiate for a variety of learning styles

• Teach an intentional social and emotional learning curriculum.

• Support students in their spiritual growth through flag raising, morning devotions, and daily prayer. 

• Maintain a safe, organized classroom which supports students’ learning.

• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment based on Responsive Classroom practices that support the school wide behavior expectations

• Communicate effectively with parents to provide academic and behavior progress of students

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• A strong understanding of child development (academically, socially, and emotionally) and a passion for working with the elementary-aged child

• Bachelor’s degree in education required

• Master’s degree and/or lower school teaching experience preferred

• A commitment to support and be a part of building a community that reflects God’s love as expressed in the Christian tradition

• Experience in curriculum development and revision

• Experience creating and using assessments to inform instruction

• Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of this job

• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, love, inclusion, and belonging principles both in teaching and in working with colleagues

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth