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Job Summary: Brookwood seeks an outstanding grade 2 lead teacher that has a deep knowledge of child development and best practices for teaching elementary age students, exceptional written/verbal communication skills, and an infectious sense of fun. Dedicated to graduating students that are upstanding global citizens who embrace a culture of curiosity, kindness, and academic accomplishment, Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will be experienced and well versed in current educational research in literacy development. In addition, successful candidates will have strong pedagogy in mathematics and social studies. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in current best practices and show evidence of the ability to build a positive classroom community and strong partnerships with families. The candidate will put students’ needs at the center of decision-making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset, and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty.

Essential Duties:

● Plan and implement a curriculum that reflects developmental and academic benchmarks and fosters social-emotional growth, meeting all students’ unique journey along the learning continuum.

● Communicate regularly with faculty, administration, and parents about the academic, social, and emotional health of students.

● Monitor learning through assessments and observations.

● Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging goals at Brookwood.

● Supervise recess, snack, and lunch times to support students’ ability to transfer social skills learned in the classroom to less structured venues. Job Requirements:

● Master’s degree in related field preferred

● Three years of elementary-level lead classroom teacher experience

● Commitment to culturally proficient teaching practices and social/emotional learning

● Teaching Licensure

● Experience with curriculum such as:

– Responsive Classroom

– Illustrative Math

– RULER

– Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.

To Apply: To apply, please email Olivia Shouvlin, Administrative Assistant to Division Heads at oshouvlin@brookwood.edu and have these items ready to upload:

● Your PDF resume / Your CV

● Your cover letter / statement of educational philosophy

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Thank you so much for your time and interest – we’re very much looking forward to hearing from you!