Open Position: Fourth Grade Math and Science Teacher             Supervises:        N/A

Reporting To:    Director of the Elementary Center                         FLSA Status:     Exempt

When Needed: 2020-2021 School Year                                                FT/PT:                 Full-Time

“I’ve never felt so empowered.”
-STS employee

Are you a dynamic, highly motivated educator that embraces innovation and longs to be part of a school that encourages thoughtful risk-taking, is open to new approaches to instruction, and is committed to your professional development?

Do you want to shape tomorrow’s leaders by having the opportunity to play a role in determining the school’s climate and collaborate with colleagues to decide what and how you will teach?

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We are seeking a Fourth Grade Math and Science teacher committed to our mission of developing responsible citizens of a global society. Under minimal supervision, you will provide an optimal math and science classroom learning environment for Fourth Grade students. You will support students, parents, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles and will abide by our Framework for Professional Standards

St. Thomas School, one of the oldest independent schools on the east side of Lake Washington, is defined by a cognitively rigorous program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. STS is a recognized leader in developing the whole student. Our core values include gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. STS serves over 360 students and boasts a 55,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified campus.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, provides an optimal Math and Science and Homeroom classroom learning environment for Fourth Grade students and supports students, parents, and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles.  Abides by our Framework for Professional Standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements curriculum and unit plans
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of teaching practices and a commitment to teaching within a caring, highly academic environment
• Works with families and communicates in a clear and supportive manner
• Stays abreast of current educational research and best practices
• Promotes field of Math and Science education within school community by creating school events, participating in interdisciplinary projects, developing field trips, and building connections with local communities, including planning and going on an overnight trip
• Serves as an advisor specifically for a homeroom class and other students as needed
• Works with the Fourth Grade team to foster academic, social/emotional, and cognitive growth for students
   
  General:
• Develops positive, collegial relations with co-workers with a regard for the dignity and social/emotional wellbeing of others and supports community decision-making processes
• Vigorously engages in his/her own professional development
  1. and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies

• Establishes and communicates to parents and students clear expectations for classroom and extra-curricular operational processes and procedures (i.e., grading/reporting procedures, attendance policies, homework and class work expectations, student behavior, etc.)
• Observes laws and the school’s policies, procedures and regulations which have application to and implication for the professional’s responsibilities
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Participates in Elementary and Middle School Division and planning meetings
• Participates in Committees as required/desired
• Helps with recess and lunch duties as is needed
• Performs other duties as assigned