Lower School Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that is conducive to learning
• Adapt the educational program to the needs of individual children with consideration for their interests, unique talents, and individual styles of learning
• Assist children as they take on leadership roles in the school community by modeling and guiding respectful and responsible behavior
• Employ a variety of differentiated instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curricular goals and student growth
• Use technology to promote learning, collaboration, and creativity
• Prepare professionally written communication in a timely manner with families through monthly newsletters, biannual student narrative reports, and email updates as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Show enthusiasm, creativity, innovation, and the ability to manage classroom behavior
• Contribute professionally to faculty committees and pursue continual growth as an educator
• Attend weekly Lower School faculty meetings

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a graduate degree in education is a plus
• A minimum of two years working in elementary education or a related field
• Highly effective planning, organization, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking
• A growth mindset and openness to feedback
• To facilitate differentiated lessons and provide an atmosphere in which children feel safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

Mission Statement: Inspired teaching, academic rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible citizenship—these principles infuse every aspect of life at Lake Forest Country Day School and define our dedication to producing students of strong character with a passion for learning.

Core Values: Excellence, Partnership, Responsibility, Participation, Diversity

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three professional references (personal statement optional) in PDF format to the attention of Rachel Diaz, Head of Lower School Elect, at rachel.diaz@lfcds.org with the subject line “Lower School Teacher” by Friday, April 19, 2024.

Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.