Elementary SchoolTeacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $62k to 90k DOE

Elementary School Teacher

Job Description

Classification : Certificated

DOL Status : Full-time

Exemption Status : Exempt

Manager : Principal

Supervisor : Principal

Direct Reports : N / A

Summary of Position

The Academy is seeking a full-time, highly qualified Elementary Classroom Teacher committed to serving a diverse student body and delivering high-quality, and inclusive instruction..

Our Classroom Teachers work as part of a dynamic team that includes close collaboration with other teachers, the instructional coach and support staff to deliver strong academic instruction.

When applying for the position, please take time in your cover letter to reference your knowledge and / or experience, your and how The Academys Mission and Values apply to your professional work. Also, please discuss what about this particular position excites you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Build and maintain strong positive relationshipts with students and families.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing school expectations and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and restorative practices of the school.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department / grade-level, school, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional Obligations

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements

Time Commitment

Work Performed Outside of the Professional Work Day

Required attendance at events outside of the professional workday include :

Additional Obligations (Teachers receive compensation for participation)

Its critical that students and families be provided with authentic learning experiences and opportunities to connect to each other outside of the regular school day. We anticipate that teachers will need to attend only 2 or more of these types of events throughout the course of the year. Teachers will be provided the time and resources to effectively prepare for these events during the school day. In addition, teachers will be notified long before the event, and in many cases will be able to select the event option.

Compensation

Competitive based on education level & experience

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to :

Potential hazards :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Specific functional responsibilities of the role may change depending on staff capacity and organizational need.