Kindergarten Teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at The Ellis School

The Ellis School, the only pre-kindergarten to grade 12 independent day school for girls in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking candidates for a full-time, salaried Kindergarten teacher. The Ellis School is deeply committed to its all-girls environment, allowing each girl to develop into her unique best self in an atmosphere that challenges and cherishes each student. The Ellis School educates girls and young women to become bold, authentic, intellectually vibrant changemakers.

Responsibilities for this role include designing interdisciplinary units of study to create cohesive, developmentally appropriate programming; establishing a classroom environment that promotes connection and community by supporting students in their interactions with each other and cultivating a community mentality; supporting all aspects of a student’s growth—social, emotional, and cognitive—by setting high expectations for student academic achievement and engaging students with tools to develop their social cognition and emotional regulatory skills; communicating regularly with parents to establish a partnership; documenting student learning; participating fully in the life of the School by working in collaboration with colleagues, fulfilling duties, and attending events, in-service days, and weekly meetings.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a dedicated and dynamic teaching professional who understands and embraces the whole child approach to learning, has experience designing interdisciplinary learning experiences, and is adept at encouraging student interaction and collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, an enthusiasm for working with and teaching children, as demonstrated by prior experience in a school setting, a strong sense of school community, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ideal candidates will also have experience working on a teaching team. The Ellis School is committed to an inclusive program, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Questions about this position may be directed to Jamie Schiff at schiffj@theellisschool.org. For additional information about Ellis, please visit the school website at TheEllisSchool.org