3rd Grade Teacher

Job Title: Teacher 3rd Grade

About Our School: The Willow School is a high-achieving, A-rated K-12 school with a rigorous academic curriculum and a strong emphasis on the arts. Our athletic program is an integral part of student life, featuring numerous teams across middle and high school in 13 different sports. With state championships in tennis, swimming, soccer, and golf, we are dedicated to maintaining and strengthening our legacy of excellence.

Summary: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible men and women who become lifelong learners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To be trained in and implement the following research-based instructional strategies and programs:

·       Arts Integration

·       Neurological development of children/adolescents

·       Assessment for and of learning

·       Writing process

·       Positive discipline/classroom management

·       Best practices in content area and implementation of essential nine elements of good instruction

·       Inquiry-based instruction

·       Higher order thinking skills and academic challenges

·       Louisiana State Standards

·       Social emotional learning

·       Differentiated instruction

·       Data-driven instruction

·       Collaborative learning teams

·       Integration of technology

·       Culturally relevant pedagogy

·       Cultural sensitivity and understanding, including anti-bias education

·       Maintains confidentiality regarding personal information and educational records

·       Performs other duties as required by the principal or his/her designee

Additional Responsibilities

·       Guide the learning process of students in the classroom achievement of curriculum goals and state standards, as well as state and federal guidelines

·       Achieve those improvement objectives for professional and/or personal growth set jointly with the principal/administrative team when so assigned as part of the accountability process mandated by the state legislature

·       Counsel with students, parents, counselors, and support personnel on a regular basis to give feedback on student performance and to plan for instruction

·       Plan and supervise purposeful tasks for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s) assigned to the teacher

·       Perform professional responsibilities in terms of attendance, maintenance of records, timely submission of reports, following schedules and duty, etc.

·       Implement any changes in policies and/or practices that are required

·       Embrace the culture as defined by school wide Project Pride Rules of Kindness, Respect, Responsibility & Hard Work

·       Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

·       Perform such other duties as may be required and/or assigned by administrators

Special Education Responsibilities:

·       Special Education Teachers will maintain up-to-date and accurate special education records and will schedule and conduct IEP conferences according to state guidelines

·       Regular Education Teachers will implement accommodations and/or special needs plans outlined on plans such 504 & 1508

Upgrade teaching methodologies and use of technology in line with current research, trends and practices in education

Qualifications, Education and Work Experience:

Required:

·       Minimum of bachelor’s degree;

Preferred:

·       LA Teacher Certification

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude

·       Ability to work independently to carry out assignments and complete within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices

Must have the capacity to meet the complex mental, emotional and physical demands of the job which include the ability to effectively:

·       Recall required knowledge

·       Adapt or modify those selective techniques and strategies to fit the situation

·       Analyze and evaluate complex situations

·       Manage crisis situations

·       Manage high levels of personal stress

·       Apply conflict resolution skills

·       Adapt to changes

·       Interact with diverse individuals and environments

·       Document in writing service delivery activity

·       Physically adjust to varied environmental conditions

·       Use oral and written language

·       Manage multiple tasks independently with consideration to confidentiality and other ethical issues

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should complete form and submit the following materials to https://forms.gle/nRPWoByBy6MC41PC6 by May 1, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover letter