University School
Location
Ohio | United States
Job description
The Lower School Lead Teacher (Kindergarten - Grade 2) works as a Lead Teacher in our Lower School, where our mission is to foster an environment where every student is “ known and loved.” As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in realizing this mission by working collegially with teammates and mentoring an Associate Teacher to ensure their growth and development. Effective communication with parents is integral to our community, and we value robust parent engagement. Utilizing Responsive Classroom techniques, you will create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes social-emotional growth and academic excellence, tailored specifically for boys' intentional education. We are seeking an individual who embodies our mission and values, fostering collaboration and collegiality to create an enriching educational experience for our students.
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Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, an active teaching license, and prior teaching experience; a master’s degree is preferred. Applications, including resume, cover letter (with salary requirements), references, and transcript(s) to: Renee Comella ([email protected]), Administrative Assistant to the Lower School Director, 20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Hts., OH 44122.
About University School
Website: Type of School: Junior Kindergarten-12th grade, 860 students, all boys, day Since its founding in 1890, University School has established itself as one of the pre-eminent all-boys independent schools in the country. Guided by a mission to “inspire boys of promise to become young men who lead and serve,” US is deeply committed to the well-being of boys and prides itself on being a supportive, diverse and inclusive community where “each boy is known and loved.” The school’s motto of Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration is honored, respected, and prominent in the daily life of all members of the school community. University School currently enrolls 860 students in grades K-12 on two campuses, Shaker Heights (K-8) and Hunting Valley (9-12 on 221 acres), 5.5 miles apart and East of downtown Cleveland. A new Junior Kindergarten program was launched in the fall of 2018. The campuses are extremely attractive and well maintained with a broad array of indoor and outdoor learning spaces ideally suited to the needs of boys. The faculty of University School numbers 137, 118 of whom have master's degrees, 18 have doctorate degrees, three have J.D.s, and one has a M. ... D. University School believes that students learn their most formative and enduring lessons through exposure to and experience with a broad range of perspectives. The school recruits and supports faculty whose backgrounds and training bring local, national, and international perspectives to the school. US admits and supports students who represent economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities within Northeast Ohio. $4.5 million of need-based financial assistance is awarded annually. Students have broad ranging opportunities to explore their talents and develop their skills in new contexts, in academics, athletics, and the arts. Each student is encouraged to discover both his responsibility to others and his purpose in the world. Over the past 134 years, University School has been led by a dedicated, loyal, and generous Board of Trustees, most of whom are alumni. The school enjoys truly superb facilities created largely by a culture of philanthropy that has been consistently cultivated since the school’s founding. With an operating budget of $28 million and an endowment of $100 million, University School enjoys excellent financial health.
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