Third Grade Teacher - Temporary Long Term Sub

Job Summary Job Summary

Lower School Teachers at CDS work as a co-teacher in their classroom. In this partnership, teachers work together to implement curriculum and best support the needs of the learners in the class. Lower School Teachers also work as part of a grade level team to ensure the continuous development of grade-level curriculum in alignment with the school’s mission and core learning beliefs. Lower School Teachers root their practice in inquiry at CDS. Students will develop agency over their own learning and teachers will help to facilitate the integration of topics and concepts throughout the curriculum to best develop skills as competent learners through the years.

Our Lower School Teachers engage in rigorous discussion and developments that align to the initiatives and goals of the school and division. They bring a critical lens to discussions and are collaborative and solutions-orientated. Our Lower School Teachers are proactive in their approach to learners, families, and team dynamics. Collaboration is key in our co-teaching model so robust communication skills, curiosity, and a dedication to building a productive team are essential.

Primary Responsibilities CDS Educators have identified and aligned on these five essential teaching practices to guide instruction and learning in the classroom. Applications should excel in using these practices and be able to apply them to curriculum and unit design across all content areas they are responsible for.

Classroom Leader and Curriculum Thought Partner

Co-Lead the development and implementation of grade-level curriculum so that it is both accessible to a diverse population of students and meets the intended learning goals of the division. Provide a hands-on, inquiry-based learning with an integrated approach to creatively embed concepts and themes into the curriculum. Work alongside a partner teacher, and grade-level teaching team, to plan and develop curriculum and learning opportunities for stu Requirements / Qualifications Position Requirements

BS/BA (required) Demonstrated successful experience with inquiry-based models of elementary teaching. Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and/or oversight. Acumen in 21st-century learning skills and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and habits within whole child learning practices - a focus on core academics and SEL development. Strong communication skills and solutions-oriented mindset. Proficiency in use of technology, google suite and managing multiple platforms for the purpose of organization and curriculum implementation. Schedule

January - April 2027 Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:45 am-3:45pm. Division Meetings take place on Wednesdays from 3:45 pm - 5 pm. Resume and Cover Letter Comments and Other Information Clearance Requirements TB Assessment Live Scan background check Eligible to work in the U.S. / E-Verify