Classroom Teacher:
Position Summary:
The Teacher role creates and administers a classroom program that is conducive to student learning and development. The Teacher uses a variety of classroom techniques for learning and implements interdisciplinary activities, educational technologies, and collaborative work with other teachers in grade bands. The ideal Teacher is flexible and committed to a continuous process for professional growth. The Teacher will report to the Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
- Assess the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards
- Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments
- Provide instruction in respective subject area
- Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving
- Create a classroom environment in which students have access to subject-related materials that address their needs and interests
- Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work and share best practices
- Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
- Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
- Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency
- Keep abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program; attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods
- Maintain classroom discipline
- Maintain attendance, grade and other required records
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Russell Byers mission and belief that all students can learn
- Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs
- Experience with using educational technologies
- The ability to communicate effectively with parents
- Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic
- A positive, high-energy attitude, and a drive for personal excellence
- Flexible attitude, ability to work with urgency
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
- Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects
- The ability to establish cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Strong organizational skills
- A comfort and excitement about working with children from diverse backgrounds
- A high level of interest in collaboration
- Commitment to professional growth
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Classroom or site-based teaching experience in a specific content area
- Experience teaching in an urban setting a plus
- PA Certification required, PK-4
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
If interested, send your resume and cover letter to Debbie Sperbeck, Director of Admissions and School Services, [email protected] or [email protected]