Job Description

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission. 

This is a full-time (40 hours), 10-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Assistant Head of School and Lower School Principal. 

• Plan and implement the first-grade curriculum, including Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Studies, and social and emotional learning. 
• Use pedagogical best practices, learning standards, and assessments to drive student growth and achievement.  
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community utilizing best practices in social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching.            
• Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the other fourth-grade homeroom teacher to foster a well-rounded first-grade experience for each student.                   
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Supervise students during all aspects of the instructional day, including lunch and recess.
• Supervise and support students during their weekly outdoor education experience.
• Communicate regularly?with families about students’ academic,?social, and emotional?growth.? 
• Work with the Lower School Principal to ensure high-quality education and the most engaging experience for students. 
• Collaborate with the Lower School Team.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and records. 
• Actively engage in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth. 
• Actively participate in a professional learning community, including reading and being familiar with relevant professional literature and research, participating in peer coaching, reflection meetings, planning meetings, data meetings, and staff meetings.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred) 
• Demonstrated experience in elementary education 
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in classroom management
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in a small group model for language arts, math, and writing
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other faculty members
• Demonstrated commitment to belonging, well-being, and inclusive pedagogy
• Proficiency in integrating educational technology into instruction
• Educational philosophy which aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School 
• Ability to participate in the outdoor learning program, including walking on uneven surfaces, being outdoors in all safe weather conditions, and leading student groups through wooded environments.
• Preferred: Experience teaching Singapore Math and Open Court curriculum

About Indian Creek School

Indian Creek School is Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information available at

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