The John Thomas Dye School
Grade 4 Co-Teacher
The John Thomas Dye School, an independent K-6 school located in Los Angeles, is currently seeking a
Grade 4 Co-Teacher. The John Thomas Dye School provides for its students a program of academic
excellence, one both traditional and dynamic, with a commitment to family and community. The
John Thomas Dye School’s Mission Statement is as follows: “We look to each day with a commitment
to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.” The School is fully
committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.
JOB SUMMARY: The Grade 4 Co-Teacher will support and implement curriculum planning and
educational instruction for all students that meets the objectives of the School’s Mission Statement.
The Teacher will oversee the needs of students to provide an optimal learning environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instruction
Demonstrate a repertoire of developmentally appropriate and engaging instructional
strategies that meet the needs of all students through assessment and differentiation
- Utilize best instructional practices, methods, materials, and technology
- Hold students to high standards, allowing for differentiation among learning styles
- Evaluate student work using formative and summative assessments, rubrics, benchmarks,
and other assessment tools to guide instructional planning and promote student success
- Communicate on a regular basis with Division Head and Student Success Team to
monitor and support student progress
- Communicate academic, social, and emotional needs with parents in a timely manner and
when necessary with administration, Student Success Team, and grade level team
Planning and Preparation
Plan and implement an enriched, challenging, and developmentally appropriate grade level
curriculum in collaboration with Co-Teacher and Grade Level Team
- Attend all classroom, grade level, curricular, and faculty meetings
- Work with grade level team to plan and organize grade-level service learning
- Coordinate with grade level to curriculum resources and supplies
Classroom Environment
Provide a positive and safe environment for students physically and emotionally that reflects
developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies
- Support the academic and social-emotional needs of students, including participating in the
development and implementation of learning or success plans as needed