Elementary School Teacher

Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a tuition-free private home and school for 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since its' founding, the lives of almost 12,000 children have had lives transformed through high-quality career-focused education and a positive, nurturing home life. And the school is growing to serve more students.

MHS is seeking dynamic and adaptable Elementary School Teacher to provide high quality classroom coverage for short-term and long-term absences within the Elementary School to ensure continuity of learning and ensure continued academic rigor. This position also sometimes co-teach or covers supplementary scholastic needs.

MHS Teachers are deeply committed to remediating students to perform well which requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with a whole child approach to student development. They are required to schedule and complete additional duties to their teaching schedules. To help ensure success, the school provides well-resourced classrooms, state-of-the-art technology, small class sizes, planning periods, and extensive professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
  
• Teacher certification in Elementary Education required. Certifications in Reading or Special Education preferred.
• Experience teaching using a literacy rich approach, with demonstrated success in differentiating instruction for successful student outcomes.
  
• Exceptional skills in building student relationships & classroom management required.
  
• Demonstrated success as a high performing multi-disciplinary team member.
  
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills are required.
  
• Coaching or other extra-curricular experience desired. Candidates must be "all in" and eager to engage with students beyond the classroom and school day.
  
• Candidates much demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are considered role models for students.