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Job Title:		Upper Elementary Teacher
ONET Job Title:		Elementary School Teachers
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Job Type:		Contract
Job Location:		St. Croix
Minimum Education:		Bachelors Degree
Degree Title:		Elementary Education
Career Level:		Entry Level
Minimum Experience:		1 Year
Work Permit:		Virgin Islands (US)
Required Travel:		Not Required
Apply By:		Jul 16, 2010

Job Description:

Upper School Elementary Teacher for fully accredited private school with college preparatory curriculum

Reports To: Judith C. Gadd, Headmistress

Primary purpose:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

1) Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

A. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, and physical education to students in a classroom.

B. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

C. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

D. Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

E. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

F. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

G. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

H. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

I. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning.

J. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

K. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

L. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.

M. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

N. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

O. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with territorial testing program.

P. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Q. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

2) Qualifications:

A. Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

B. Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

References required.

Skills Required

3) Job Skills:

A. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

B. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

C. Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

D. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

E. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

F. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

G. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

H. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

I. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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	Company Name: Manor School Company Description: Manor School is one of the oldest private schools on the island of St. Croix. We have the privilege of serving a diverse group of students from across the island, the Caribbean and around the world.