EXERCISE W4-6Sexist language
In the box below, eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions in the following job posting for an elementary school teacher.
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We are looking for qualified women for the position of elementary school teacher. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, a state teaching certificate, and one year of student teaching. She should be knowledgeable in all elementary subject areas, including science and math. While we want our new teacher to have a commanding presence in the classroom, we are also looking for motherly characteristics such as patience and trustworthiness. She must be able to both motivate an entire classroom and work with each student one-on-one to assess his individual needs. She must also be comfortable communicating with the parents of her students. For salary and benefits information, including maternity leave policy, please contact the Martin County School Board. Any qualified applicant should submit her résumé by March 15.
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