Understand and actively support the school's mission and vision.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class ; Remain in school until 4:00 pm to discuss the day’s events with the Assistant, Co-Teacher, Associate Teacher, and/or Intern.
Complete daily recordkeeping, plan, and prepare the classroom for the next day. Prepare for conferences and reports throughout the year according to schedule.
Assist with and oversee the arrival and dismissal of students.
Ensure the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students.
Monitor the whereabouts of the students in your care at all times, and maintain accurate attendance and accurate count of all students in your care.
Provide leadership in implementing the Curriculum/Scope and Sequence; develop and maintain a strong command of the curriculum.
Create and distribute weekly newsletters for classroom families and the wider school community to increase home-school connections.
Keep up-to-date with and make regular use of current technology for planning, communication, and for instruction.
Prepare a schedule or plan for each student during all absences, including providing at-home work plans for Distance Learning on snow days.
Maintain knowledge of current research on teaching and subject areas relevant to your program and level.
Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe, clean, orderly, regulation compliant, and attractive environment.
Ensure the flow of activities and events during the work period are productive and include smooth transitions.
Communicate clear and appropriate expectations to the students.
Communicate clear and consistent expectations to the parents; respond to parent email/phone messages within 24 hours.
Notify the Head of Lower School, Learning Specialist, and Lower School Counselor of students with special needs or difficulties and be prepared to discuss constructively with parents.
Comply with student confidentiality rules.
Maintain a positive professional and collegial relationship with all faculty and staff
Attend and participate in school functions that relate to your position or teaching level and attend Barrie School functions that support the school and your program; Attend all staff meetings and scheduled Professional Days.
Notify the Head of Lower School as soon as possible in the event of illness or anticipated absence
Maintain awareness and familiarity with the Barrie School’s Emergency Plan and Procedures
Complete regular CPR, AED, First Aid, EpiPen trainings, and annual Allergy and Blood-borne Pathogens training.
Comply with ADA standards in working with students of various abilities. This may require participation in meetings, training, and planning cooperatively to fully serve each child’s needs.
Comply with the guidelines of the Barrie School’s Employee Handbook.
Contribute to the health and wellness of the Barrie School community.