Role and Purpose:

The Lower School Classroom Teacher (Grades 1st - 4th) provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Lower School Classroom Teacher inspires an engaging, innovative, and student-centered classroom, and demonstrates flexibility, passion and teamwork. This teacher maintains positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues while modeling outstanding character and empathy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Strong classroom management skills
• Keep abreast of current educational research, trends, and best practices to facilitate and guide goal setting, reflection, and professional development
• Foster a challenging and nurturing learning environment that encourages critical thinking and meaningful discussions
• Possess an excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood educational methods
• Establish strong and appropriate rapport with students
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure an optimum educational experience for students
• Implement relevant and authentic pedagogical strategies, while being mindful of diverse learning styles
• Appropriately incorporate technology to enhance student learning
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and is appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
• Engage actively with the Oakridge community by participating in events, providing support to students, and promoting the school positively in all communications
• Engage in, and seek out professional development opportunities that contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of classroom teaching
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School

A Qualified Candidate Will Possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in the field of Elementary Education, preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a lower school classroom
• Valid Texas teaching certificate, preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check and have positive verification of references

About The Oakridge School

Connections working at The Oakridge School