1st Grade Teacher

About Us: Heilicher is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The school has its own wing on a larger campus shared with the Federation, JCRC and the Minnesota JCC. Job Description: The Heilicher School seeks to hire a 1st Grade General Studies Teacher who is eager to help students develop the skills to become excited, motivated learners. This teacher is responsible for creating a safe classroom environment that helps develop each student’s skills and promotes a growth mindset. The 1st Grade General Studies teacher is responsible for working to develop curriculum, assist in creating lesson plans, assist in grading, classroom instruction, parent communication and a variety of faculty obligations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist with creation of delivery of inspiring curriculum Work cooperatively with teachers in creating and implementing units and lessons Collaborate with the Makerspace teacher when necessary in planning, and use of, space to enhance learning Collaborate to foster student engagement in activities that incorporate different elements of STEAM Work with the team to establish a learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively Provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students Set and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior in the classroom Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data Operate as an advocate for, and supporter of, inquiry and problem-based learning Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree At least three years of classroom experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong collaborative skills Experience with differentiation for students of all ability levels A Growth mindset Desired Qualifications: Education Degree Comfort with technology-specifically Google FTE: 1.0; benefit eligible Interested candidates should contact: Jackie Smith, General Studies Director at post-6696c5d4b8da966011e22156-1721157266@apply.jewishstaffing.com. Please include a letter of interest and resume.