Flint Hill School Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher

Position Posting

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Description

When passion and impact come together, an institution becomes more than a place to work. As many of our teachers and staff will tell you, Flint Hill is a place where they are challenged and inspired, and yet it still feels like home.

At Flint Hill, we believe in redefining what educational excellence looks like. Always curious, every day, we ask questions like, “Imagine if?” and “What’s possible?” And we encourage our students to do the same.

Our teachers’ expertise and commitment to innovative teaching are complemented by a personal approach that emphasizes respect and communication.

At Flint Hill, children are nurtured to be their very best, surrounded by people who know and care about them. Our Lower School, grades Junior Kindergarten - 6, sets new standards of excellence by relentlessly innovating our approach to learning, helping children develop in a positive environment and learn essential social and academic skills. We encourage students to take an active role in their education, as they become effective communicators and collaborative leaders. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, personal goal-setting, and problem-solving skills, our Lower School students become productive and excited learners.

The Lower School Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher supports the experience of Flint Hill students and faculty and embraces the mission, vision, and core values of the school, the Flint Hill Statement of Institutional Equity and Inclusion, and the Portrait of the Flint Hill Student.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $115,000. The pay range represents a good-faith estimate of the salary the school reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and abilities; relevant education; length, depth, and breadth of related experience; and any advanced skills the candidate may possess.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the homeroom teacher for one section of 6th grade.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues on the grade-level team, Department Chairs, and the Director of Academics to create and deliver engaging curricula and lessons in social studies, math, and language arts
• Collaborate with all Specialists to support, enrich, and extend the learning of all students
• Prepares daily and long-range lesson plans in all social studies, math, and language arts
• Teach pre-algebra and algebra concepts, and support students’ readiness for middle school mathematics
• Offers additional help to students outside of class
• Assesses individual and group skills, using a variety of tools, including observational, formative, and summative assessments
• Keeps detailed and accurate records in the school’s learning management system, documenting curriculum maps and student progress
• Completes and edits progress reports and report cards professionally and punctually using the school-provided guidelines
• Finds opportunities to integrate technology purposefully and effectively into lessons
• Communicates constructively with parents and works towards a mutual goal of partnership that is student-centered
• Attends school meetings and events, including Back to School Night and parent-teacher conferences
• Participates in appropriate committee work within the school community
• Pursues professional development opportunities, both individually and collaboratively
• Responds to student concerns through referral to school counseling and/or appropriate administrative staff
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree in Elementary Education or a related field, a minimum of 2-4 years of experience teaching at the upper elementary (Grades 4-6) and/or middle school level; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Training and experience with direct, explicit reading and writing instruction.
• Experience with exploratory, inquiry-based, and conceptual math instruction.
• Demonstrated experience using educational technology tools, including the Google for Education Suite and Apple applications, with a willingness to learn and support students in digital literacy and integrate emerging tools that support teaching and learning.
• Training and experience in Responsive Classroom practices.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a commitment to implementing inclusive teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
• A demonstrated commitment to creating a classroom environment that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to students’ varied identities and needs.