1st Grade Teacher: Inspiring Learning & Growth

Blythevilleschools; Blytheville (AR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Blytheville, Arkansas is seeking a qualified educator for a 190-day contract to inspire and guide student learning across disciplines. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in education, an Arkansas teaching certificate (or ability to obtain one), and a demonstrated philosophy that all students can learn.

They will foster positive relationships with students, families, and staff, maintain excellent attendance, and apply best instructional practices to support district goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to promote learning for all students.
• Excellent attendance and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical and professional performance.

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff.
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Reports to: P-5 Building Principal

Work Schedule: 190 Day Contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.

• A valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)

• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.

• Excellent attendance record

• Excellent communication skills oral and written

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices

• Positive interpersonal skills

• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.

• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community

• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning

• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem

• Working with and understanding a diverse student population

• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum

• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives

• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures

• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials

• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students

• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff

• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development

• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals