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The Lower School Classroom Teacher (Grades K-3) is a full time position reporting to the Head of the Lower School. The classroom teacher is responsible for guiding the social, emotional and academic growth of a class of students. The ability to appreciate and work effectively across individual and cultural differences is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, motivate and understand the academic and emotional needs of six to nine year old children
• Plan and implement lessons in language arts, mathematics, and social studies that facilitate active learning and follow Potomac’s curricular guidelines and requirements
• Monitor student progress using a range of formal and informal assessment tools, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners
• Create and manage a positive classroom environment that inspires student learning
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, parents, support staff, and members of the community
• Communicate effectively with parents to discuss student progress and areas for growth
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the primary level
• Ability to support Potomac’s mission to foster each child’s intellectual development, love of learning and strength of character
• A collaborative and engaging educator with outstanding communication and organizational skills.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds who embody our core values of courage, integrity, humility, perseverance, and respect.

About The Potomac School

The Potomac School is an independent K-12 day school located in McLean, Va. While we are a K-12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

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