Employment at CSS

Lower School Teacher Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

The role of our teachers will focus on instilling a love of learning. The Lower School teacher fosters children’s curiosity and innate desire to learn and understand the world around them. They create a secure environment to support learning and assist children with their growing independence. Teachers must be flexible, and creative, engaging, and establish freedom within structure. They will help children develop social skills and supervise them during meal times. Lower school teachers report to the Lower School Division Director.

The position’s preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a closely related field. A graduate degree and a track record of successful teaching at the lower school level are preferred

• Firm understanding of academic, social, and emotional development

• Innovative mindset with strong skills in communication, collaboration, project-based learning, and technology

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Lower School Teacher position:

Lower School teachers will need to create a positive and vibrant learning environment for students. The preferred candidate will have a strong desire to see their craft improve and evolve. The ideal candidate will possess a growth mindset and share their expertise openly with others. Lower School teachers will be able to kneel, crouch, work at a table/desk, and transition to and from the floor to work with students and may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

The Lower School teacher candidate will:

• Shape the lives of children by using best teaching practices

• Collaborate effectively with co-teacher and other colleagues

• Use variety, creativity, and flexibility to motivate and inspire young learners

• Teach reading, writing, math, science, and social studies

• Facilitate social-emotional learning using elements of Yale’s RULER program

• Facilitate the development of a positive class culture that supports learning and personal growth using elements of Responsive Classroom

• Collaborate with the Learning Support Coordinator to support students with unique and diverse learning needs

• Provide regular and specific student feedback and maintain assessment records

• Communicate with students and families regularly

• Know the developmental and academic abilities of one’s students

• Effectively coordinate with co-curricular teachers (PE, drama, art, music, Spanish, library, choir, and band)

• Perform various student supervisory duties.

• Adhere to the standards described in the Employee Handbook.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head or Associate Head of School.

SALARY RANGE: Starting at $50,000 annually based upon skills and experience, excellent benefits package.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to hr@css.org and indicate the grade levels you are interested in as multiple positions are available.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees by maintaining school buildings and grounds.

• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:
  • a. electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems (working in conjunction with licensed contractors).
  • b. exterior and interior of buildings.
  • c. school grounds.

• Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings.

• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools.

• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary.

• Observe campus policies at all times.

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.

• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

• Other duties as assigned by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor or Administrative Staff.

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of campus facilities.

• Ensure that all activities conform to CSS/campus guidelines.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school and community.

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.

The position’s preferred qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in building and grounds operations.

• Familiarity with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory.

• Ability to read chemical labels.

• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).

• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.

• Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the campus insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.

• Requires climbing and balancing.

• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

• Must be able to work in high places.

Salary:

This position is a full-time position with a pay rate of $17 to $20 per hour based upon skills and experience.

APPLY: Email your cover letter and resume to: hr@css.org