Teacher---Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Job Description / Essential Elements A strong candidate should possess: *effective collaboration skills *must be a team player *able to work in a fast-paced environment *ability to establish positive rapport with students and staff *an open mind and willingness to learn from others *effective communication skills *strong record-keeping abilities *ability to use data to inform instruction Requirements / Qualifications CA multiple subject teaching credential w/CLAD Montessori training/certification, a plus Cover letter Resume 3 letters of recommendation Experience in a public Montessori school, a plus Experience working in urban schools, a plus Comments and Other Information Keiller Leadership Academy is a public charter school located in southeast San Diego.

The Primary School serves grades TK-5 and offers a Montessori-based curriculum for students in Gr. K-1 with Montessori-inspired classrooms in grades 2-5. A strong candidate should possess the following: *strong instructional practices *understanding and experience with implementation of a balanced literacy model *understanding of and/or experience with the Montessori Method *strong, effective collaboration skills *must be a team player *ability to effectively manage a high learning curve *ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment *ability to establish positive rapport with students and staff *an open mind and willingness to learn from others *effective communication skills *strong record-keeping and organizational abilities *ability to use data to inform instruction *be coachable