Elementary School Teacher

Wilmington Preparatory Academy is seeking a full-time elementary teacher. An elementary school teacher’s job is to educate students utilizing childhood development concepts, theories, and practices. Teachers at the elementary level are responsible for identifying students’ academic strengths and weaknesses at an early age. These insights help elementary teachers plan general and targeted curriculum to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Typical duties of an elementary teacher: * Prepare and grade coursework and assignments * Manage classrooms and implement school procedures * Work with school leaders and administrators to initiate policies * Stay current with state and local standards * Select reading, writing, math, and other curriculum-development materials, including textbooks, in accordance with local and state guidelines * Prepare students for standardized tests, working within the parameters of state and local requirements, and provide diagnostic feedback * Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues * Communicate with parents and guardians including facilitating conferences * Model social behaviors such as hanging up coats, talking with others, sharing, and cleaning up after themselves * Educate an ever-growing, culturally diverse student population * Incorporate new models of the inclusive classroom Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Retirement plan Work Location: In person