*Teacher*
*Responsibilities:*
* Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards;
* Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students;
* Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning;
* Information, media and technology savvy;
* Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students’ needs;
* Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems;
* Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills;
* Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning;
* Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners; and
* Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data; to content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.
*General School and Classroom Responsibilities:*
* Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities;
* Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area;
* Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students;
* Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed;
* Administers all standardized tests as directed;
* Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
* Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters;
* Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement;
* Deploys sound classroom management techniques;
* Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public;
* Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems;
* Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures;
* Participates in professional development workshops/programs;
* Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition; and
* Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.
*Reports To*: Principal
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree;
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Proficient in computer applications;
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
;
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks; and
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.
00 - $42,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* 2nd grade
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School subjects:
* Math
* Reading
* Science
* Social Studies
School type:
* Charter school
Work Location: In person