1st Grade Teacher - Durham

Job Title:

Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Contract Length:

195 Days

Primary Role:

A TMSA teacher has the right mindset and skills to succeed in an environment of high expectations while also being a true team player. The teachers demonstrate the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to encourage and teach all students in their academic and social preparedness.

Benefits:

• 401k with a company match of 7%
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retention, Returning Employee, and Winter Bonuses

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Current North Carolina teaching license, or be in the process of obtaining one
• Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required

Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Knows and understands the NC State Standard Course of Study to develop proficient and effective lesson plans for grade level/subject areas.
• Establishes a safe and orderly environment and a culture to empower students
• Manage various classroom behaviors and try to minimize disruptions to learning
• Participate in the MTSS process and procedures at TMSA to provide equitable and valuable education for all students
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors from the Leader In Me program that TMSA implements schoolwide
• Works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community
• Develops goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
• Open to constructive feedback from lead teachers, coaches, and administrators
• Ability to differentiate instruction according to students' needs
• Collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of the department or grade level
• Appreciates differences and values contributions of each student by building positive, appropriate relationships
• Regularly assess students, both formative and summative.
• Demonstrate technology/instructional media competency to enhance learning
• Work with parents and guardians to promote positive behavioral support and a respectful yet nurturing learning environment
• Other duties assigned by the Principal