First Grade Teacher

Job summary

Join our vibrant team at Star Lab, where we elevate early childhood education through best practices and deep connections. As a First Grade Teacher, you will be instrumental in nurturing a love for learning by creating meaningful relationships with our students and their families, facilitating a dynamic educational experience that caters to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement mastery learning architecture to provide tailored instruction, relevant practice, and continuous assessment.
• Maintain up-to-date learning plans for each student, ensuring efficient classroom operation and academic progression.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to analyze student data for informed instructional planning.
• Engage with families weekly to communicate student progress and expectations.

Essential Functions

• Foster a positive learning environment encouraging risk-taking and resilience.
• Apply teaching methodologies that promote long-term retention and comprehension.
• Commit to personal growth, embracing challenges as opportunities for professional enhancement.
• Support diverse family backgrounds with a culturally rich perspective.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (any field) required, with a passion for both learning and teaching.
• Experience: At least 3 years in a school setting with classroom management responsibilities. Additional training provided as needed.
• Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken), deep understanding of academic content, and proficiency in school software applications.
• Certifications: Teaching certificate not required. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of teaching experience, or specialized expertise.

Personality Traits

• Compassionate, celebrating the achievements of others.
• Determined and adaptable, with a focus on achieving success.
• Ethical and accountable, upholding integrity in all actions.
• Innovative, continuously seeking new solutions for educational challenges.

Teaching Schedule

• Manage a caseload of 20 students.
• Teach Monday-Thursday with five 45-minute instructional blocks daily, plus breaks.
• Dedicate Fridays to professional development, data analysis, and family communication.

Working Conditions

• Active role involving significant movement and interaction with young learners.
• Primarily indoor classroom setting, with team support for extracurricular supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 annually, plus up to $2,000 bonus for meeting our targets.
• Benefits: $6,000 healthcare contribution (pending finalization).
• High quality of life with no after-hours lesson planning or grading.
• Full-time position, working 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 190 days/year with summers and holidays off.

Opportunities for Advancement

• Grow with Star Lab as we expand, adding new grades and possibly campuses.
• Opportunities to specialize and lead in specific subjects or as a school leader in new locations.