Lower School Teacher - Rosemont, United States - The Agnes Irwin School

The Agnes Irwin School

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Rosemont, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women.

Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being.

Embraces the Agnes Irwin School's mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls' education
Will immerse themselves in the life of the school and share their talents as a coach, advisor, chaperone, or club leader
Commits to continued development of cultural competency and necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin.
Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.

Responsibilities include:

Create a positive, caring classroom community and meaningful relationships with students
Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
Design engaging lessons for students based on clear learning goals
Observe, document and reflect on student learning
Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development
Manage day to day classroom activities including but not limited to:
Creating and maintaining an orderly, inclusive, physically and emotionally safe environment conducive to learning
Maintaining current and accurate student records
Providing individual learning opportunities for students as needed
Assist with placement testing and admission visits for prospective students
Carry out requisite student oversight
Work constructively with parents and colleagues
Inform parents and Division Director of students' progress through written reports and conferences
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
PA state certification preferred, but not required
Demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction, as well as the field of teaching in general
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
Successful classroom experience preferred
Ability to work as a contributing, constructive team member in an educational environment
Strong interpersonal skills to include being cooperative and congenial, and able to manage students and communicate with parents and colleagues in a courteous and effective manner
The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law._