Gesher Jewish Day School is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our team for the next school year!
We are a warm, PK-8 Jewish community school dedicated to nurturing a growth mindset and cultivating joy. A caring classroom environment with high standards and hands-on learning experiences are hallmarks of Gesher JDS. We are located on a large wooded campus with a garden, hiking trails, vernal pond, and a meadow.
Teachers at Gesher are expected to:
Promote development of students’ abilities and skills
Adapt and differentiate instruction to meet students' individual learning needs and learning styles
Plan and execute activities that encourage observation, questioning, and investigation
Instruct students individually and in groups
Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicates those objectives
Uses a multitude of formats to assess students
Incorporate a variety of materials for students to explore, manipulate, and use
Communicate regularly and effectively with teaching team and parents/guardians
Collaborate with the teaching team, other teachers, specialists and administrators
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
5+ years of early childhood experience required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrated leadership
Organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of technology
Strong consideration for those trained in Responsive Classroom