Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Develop and deploy curriculum aligned with The University School’s academic standards and philosophy.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging instruction aligned with school standards for Lower School.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of young learners, using a variety of instructional strategies.
Incorporates inquiry-driven and project-based learning experiences that spark creativity and critical thinking.
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Classroom Environment
- Foster a classroom culture that values curiosity, creativity, resilience, cooperation, and respect.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management skills that promote positive relationships and are rooted in empathy and positive reinforcement.
- Establish clear expectations that support developmentally appropriate independence, autonomy, and collaboration.
- Manage classroom routines and student behavior in a respectful and supportive manner.
Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment for all students, families, and colleagues.
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Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Design and implement authentic assessments to monitor student growth and guide instruction.
- Use a combination formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues to support student success and classroom transparency.
Maintain accurate records of student work, grades, and progress reports.
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Collaboration & Professional Duties
- Serve as a role model for children and hold oneself to high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
- Work closely with faculty and staff to coordinate curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, enrichment activities, and support for student development.
- Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives and events.
- Communicate regularly and effectively, demonstrating professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
Support the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Supervise students during school hours, including recess, lunch, and dismissal, as assigned.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, or school events when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations.
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Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
- Experience teaching pre-school, elementary, or middle school students, (preferably in a school setting).
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for elementary school children.
- Ability to design engaging lessons that incorporate inquiry and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication, organization, and classroom-management skills.
- Ability to effectively integrate social-emotional learning and foundational academic skills and incorporate a variety of instructional strategies.
- Natural curiosity and commitment to continuous professional growth.
A patient and responsive teaching style attuned to children’s needs, supported by a creative, flexible, and student-centered mindset.
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Preferred
- Master’s degree in education or a related field.
- Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Experience working in an elementary school environment.
- Experience working in an advanced academic program or highly enriched school program.
- Strong understanding of differentiated instruction.
- Familiarity with project‑based learning, inquiry‑based learning, and interdisciplinary teaching.
