Lower School Homeroom - First grade (Long-Term Substitute)

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LOWER SCHOOL 1st GRADE TEACHER (Full time to cover a family leave from August, 2026 through December, 2026) The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our first grade team for a period of time to cover family leave.

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LOWER SCHOOL 1st GRADE TEACHER (Full time to cover a family leave from August, 2026 through December, 2026)

The Head-Royce Lower School is seeking a dynamic, creative educator to join our first grade team for a period of time to cover family leave. Our homeroom teachers have a contained classroom of approximately 20 students and deliver content and skills in language arts, social studies, science and math. In addition, teachers use the Responsive Classroom approach, Toolbox and our school’s mission to support social-emotional and character growth. Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Lower-School-wide duties and participate in the life of the community.

Collaborative, collegial, and flexible teacher within the Lower School with other student-focused educators

Clear communicator with students, colleagues and parents/guardians, both orally and in writing

Demonstrates knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development

Possesses a growth mindset, a love of learning, and patience

Uses technology to enhance the student experiencePractices in differentiated instruction

Strong organizational, planning, and classroom management skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 3 years experience teaching at the primary elementary level

Strong academic background, experience in equity and inclusion education and an awareness of ecological literacy

Genuine fondness for working with students of this age

Advanced degrees in the field of education