Lower School Lead Teacher

The lower school teacher is a full-time teaching position that reports to the lower school principal. This teacher is responsible for the education of children in literacy, social studies, and math. 

Responsibilities

• Provides diverse learning experiences and teaches Wesleyan’s curriculum.
• Collaborates with other grade level teachers to implement, enhance, and assess teaching content and developmentally appropriate instructional methods. 

• Establishes and maintains high standards of student and classroom management.

• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records and assessment data.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means.
• Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student progress and develop student goals and learning plans.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other teachers and school counselor in assessing and helping students solve behavioral and learning difficulties.
• Maintains professional competence through embedded staff development activities provided by Wesleyan and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records and classroom cleanliness.
• Communicates with and oversees a full-time teaching assistant (TA) regarding responsibilities and expectations.
• Chaperones all field trips and special class activities, such as holiday parties, Donuts for Dad, Mornings with Mom, and the end of the year party.
• Directs the grade level play with other teachers. Coordinates with parent volunteers, attends all rehearsals and performances, and rehearses lines and blocking with students.
• Corresponds with class coordinators to communicate and coordinate class activities.
• Participates in all trainings, grade level, and faculty meetings.
• Follows all policies and procedures as mentioned in the Wesleyan Faculty Handbook.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

• Orton-Gillingham training required; certification preferred.
• Current Georgia Educator’s certificate.
• Strong grounding in the Christian faith.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and service-oriented person who loves working with children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and always willing to help others.

• Strong technology skills and knowledge of current educational software.