Lipscomb Academy - Lower School Teacher (1-5), Interim

Serve as a passionate educator, responsibility for teaching in an elementary classroom.Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree preferred.Experience: 1 – 3 yearsQualifications:Ability to design a classroom environment that generates joyful learning. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability. Experience using a workshop approach to writing and guided reading groups. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents. Proficient technology skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Well-versed in educational best practices for teaching elementary school children.Typical Duties and Responsibilities:Promote the best interests of each child in their classroom.Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum.Teach a self-contained classroom delivering instruction.Plan a well-balanced program that builds basic literacy and math skills. Ensure instruction includes creative activities, problem-solving, and thinking skills.Lessons should reflect developmentally appropriate skills, a logical sequence of topics and reasonable student assessments.With the administration and grade level team, plan special programs and visitors.Research and develop new curriculum topics.Plan and execute classroom activities and routines that meet both individual and group needs.Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.