First Grade Teacher

Description 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.