Elementary Teacher - First Grade **$1500 Sign On Bonus**

**$1500 Sign On Bonus**

At our Stratford School San Jose campus we are seeking an Elementary Teacher for the general supervision and management of one of our elementary classrooms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Be alert at all times by providing proper visual supervision.
Abide by all Stratford safety protocols.
Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum in accordance with policies and procedures.
Responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom environment. This will include sharing the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
Attend all staff meetings, including quarterly grade-level meetings, and in-house training programs.
Regularly maintains classroom bulletin boards displaying all aspects of the Curriculum.
Monitor and assess student progress. Maintain close communication with the principal and parents regarding student issues, conferencing as deemed necessary.
Submit weekly lesson plans to the principal.
Establish our non-punitive method of classroom discipline, seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior.
Participation in all school events, including but not limited to:
Parent Orientation
Back-to-School Night
Winter/Spring Programs
Open House
School’s Annual Family Events
Science Fair
Staff Meetings/Grade Level Meetings
August Teacher Training Workshops
Parent Conferences
Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity, making effective use of time schedules and not requiring constant reminders to complete tasks.
Treat all children with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate patience and self-control in dealing with students and staff.
Display energy and enthusiasm, maintaining evident interest in the job.
Contribute and share ideas freely with other staff members.
Use appropriate language in and out of the classroom.
Appropriately dressed, well groomed, and neat.


Skills/Knowledge/Education:

Prior to being hired, a teacher shall have a BA or BS degree from an accredited or approved college or university. A transcript and/or copy of the degree from the approved university/college must verify the coursework or a current and valid teaching credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Prior work experience in a elementary classroom setting is preferred