Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms.
Teacher teams composed of English and Spanish teachers or English and Chinese teachers share two classes of students
Teacher teams share responsibility for teaching curriculum that promotes their students’ social, emotional and academic growth in both languages.
Given this structure teacher teams communicate daily to plan lessons and discuss student progress
Additionally teachers collaborate with fellow grade-level and language colleagues during weekly meetings.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Collaborate intensively with English and target language (Spanish or Chinese) partners to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs
Co-design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility
Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
Participate actively in ongoing professional learning
WHAT YOU BRING
Student teaching or equivalent experience with children in grades 1-5
Understanding of instructional skills to teach through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model
Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction
Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
A respect and appreciation for a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives