4th Grade Teacher

Carroll Elementary School seeks a student-centered 4th grade teacher. The candidate should be focused on serving the needs of students in a collaborative and professional school environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ELA, Math and Science, and will thrive in a team environment.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Planning, preparing and delivering appropriate lessons using a variety of presentation methods in order to keep students engaged and meet their individual needsCommunicating higher-level thinking strategies and problem-solving techniques appropriate for challenging and building skills in learnersCreating and maintaining a positive classroom environment that promotes good behavior and commitment to excellenceMaintaining records of student attendanceManaging pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premisesBuilding relationships with parents by communicating frequently to inform them of student academic and personal growthSupporting and encouraging pupils on an individual basisCorrecting work and giving appropriate and encouraging feedbackAssessing student progress to inform progress and modify instructionRecording and posting gradesMaintaining records of pupils' progress and development with high integrityResearching new topic areas and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledgeSelecting and using a range of various learning resources and equipment to challenge and motivate students to reach their fullest potentialPreparing students for state- and district-mandated testingWorking enthusiastically and collaboratively with peers in vertical and horizontal planning configurationsParticipating actively in meetings, parent conferences and whole-school training eventsEnthusiastically seeking regular observation and feedback for continued growth