4th Grade Teacher

Job Summary

At the lab school of Smith College, hands-on learning sparks intellectual engagement, research findings inform modern methods, and transformative relationships enrich masterful teaching. We are a progressive Kindergarten through sixth grade elementary school located in the heart of Northampton, MA.

As part of the Campus School teaching team, you will be working alongside the faculty in the Department of Education and Child Study and you will be a member of the staff at Smith College, one of the largest women’s colleges in the country, and part of the Five College Consortium including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College and Hampshire College.

In this role you will assume primary responsibility for a 4th grade classroom. You will participate in accomplishing the work of and maintaining the overall well-being and quality of the school and participate in accomplishing the academic mission of the Campus School of Smith College and the Smith College Department of Education and Child Study.

The Campus School is committed to taking appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Essential Functions

Classroom:

Plan and implement a hands-on, interactive curriculum appropriate for your assigned grade level. Teach in a collaborative, in-person environment. Complete written progress reports, conduct conferences with parents, and communicate students’ progress and challenges to parents throughout the year. Work closely with teachers, specialists in the school (music, art, Spanish, P.E. and technology teachers; librarian; learning specialist; consulting psychologist) and administrators.

School Wide Responsibilities:

Participate in school wide curriculum development and documentation. Participate in school wide professional development programs/activities. Participate in school and class events (e.g. open house, parent nights, assemblies, graduation). Engage actively in school and campus-wide activity around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Support the mission of the college and the Department of Education and Child Study:

Work cooperatively with Smith College faculty and students who are conducting research, observing in classrooms or carrying out practicum assignments in classrooms and participate in courses taught by the Department of Education and Child Study. Other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the Campus School administration.

Employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and teacher licensure plus substantive classroom experience of at least 5+ years (MA teacher licensure strongly preferred) or an equivalent combination. Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of major subject matter areas and relevant pedagogies. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of technologies such as zoom, seesaw, google classroom. Able to clearly articulate educational philosophy, program and classroom practices. Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work effectively with a wide range of students and adults and as a member of a team.