Overview:
The Primary Social Teacher plays a crucial role in educating and nurturing young minds particularly focusing on social development. They are responsible for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to develop social skills while delivering quality education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement engaging lesson plans that focus on social skill development.
- Facilitate discussions and activities that promote empathy teamwork and conflict resolution.
- Assess students social and emotional growth and provide constructive feedback to both students and parents.
- Collaborate with other educators to integrate social learning across the curriculum.
- Manage classroom behavior and create a positive respectful atmosphere.
- Utilize various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels.
- Stay updated on socialemotional learning research and incorporate best practices into teaching.
- Participate in parentteacher conferences and communicate student progress effectively.
- Organize and oversee social events and programs within the school community.
- Monitor and support students social interactions during recess and free time.
- Contribute to the development of schoolwide social and emotional learning initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of students social development and participation in activities.
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures regarding student wellbeing and safety.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Collaborate with special education and support staff to address individual student needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Education or relevant field.
- Valid teaching certification/license.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching social skills to primary school students.
- Indepth understanding of child development and socialemotional learning theories.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Strong classroom management skills with a focus on positive behavior reinforcement.
- Capability to collaborate effectively with colleagues students and parents.
- Adaptability and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Knowledge of curriculum development with an emphasis on social education.
- Empathy patience and a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Familiarity with educational technology and its integration into teaching practices.
- Understanding of assessment and evaluation procedures for social and emotional development.
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning.
- Compliance with state and school regulations for teacher certification and background checks.
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