Thank you for your interest in Darlington.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares age-appropriate lessons and activities in all content areas
• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Establishes a strong and collaborative working relationship with first grade Teaching Assistant
• Engages parents in the education of their children
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Implements the Orton-Gillingham Model of instruction in reading (multi-sensory method)
• Creates and directs grade level play
• Creates an organized and inviting classroom; understands the importance of flexible seating
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice
• Embraces STEM education and learning through exploration
• Uses different teaching strategies and creates learning opportunities that address different learning styles
• Implements differentiated instruction and lesson development
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Demonstrates the skill of using the SmartBoard and implementing technology into the curriculum with a 1:1 iPad program
• Develops cross-curricular units with team members; collaborates to integrate curriculum with enrichment teachers
• Covers content and aligns scope and sequence with vertical teams
• Attends faculty meetings, planning meetings, parent conferences, etc.
• Supports the events of Tiger Pride and One School
• Takes initiative for personal and professional staff development
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom
• Assists with special events as they relate to the grade level, Pre-K-2 Team, division, and One School
• Assists with the morning and afternoon carline duty

Qualifications:

• Willingness to model the distinct mission of Darlington School
• Undergraduate degree in education and/or acceptable transcript that demonstrates competency in field
• Training using the Orton-Gillingham or comparable multi-sensory method of reading instruction (Preferred)
• Ability and willingness to participate in school life outside the classroom
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• A deep understanding and love for students
• Ability and willingness to work as a team player
• Comfortable with change; exhibits flexibility