Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Middle School Lead Teacher

Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices. Plan and teach, guided by appropriate standards (the common core standards or other prescribed standards, such as NGSS), and in compliance with the International Baccalaureate Standards and Practices as found in the MYP and DP subject guides, as well as according to Daystar’s expectations. Follow IB expectations related to lesson and unit planning, teaching and reflecting. Submit unit plans as prescribed by Director of the Middle School and High School. Assess and reflect upon one’s teaching related to student learning. Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed. Maintain student student work samples, including teacher feedback and assessment, and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year. Communicate in an ongoing and meaningful way with students’ parents/guardians which will ensure congruency and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns through progress reports and parent teacher conferences. Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, including updating the Toddle platform regularly with assessment feedback. Create and regularly reflect on annual individual goals based on the Daystar Academy staff evaluation. Actively participate in staff planning meetings, prayers/devotions, and professional growth opportunities. Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees. Set up and maintain a creative, orderly, clean and favorable learning environment. Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of all materials and the class environment. Execute administrative and classroom maintenance tasks. Model positive and respectful interactions with students and all members of the Daystar community at all times. Support professional collaboration with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity in classroom programs. Collaborate with teachers and staff through problem-solving, flexibility, communication and encouragement. Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook. Build a sense of trust in the school by fostering a respectful, cordial, and professional relationship with parents. Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times. Respect all school procedures and organizational structure. Supervise students and generally assist as assigned. Keep accurate records, including attendance.

If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate middle school, we look forward to receiving your application.