2nd Grade Math Teacher

GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-6 in Baton Rouge. This TAP school blends Core Knowledge with a blended learning model to drive student mastery.

We seek an Elementary School teacher for a 10-month assignment to plan, instruct across core subjects, and collaborate with specialists and families. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 24 content hours and Louisiana teaching licensure for K–5 or 6, plus a proven record in urban

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6.
• Experience with Blended Learning.
• At least two years of urban teaching experience.
• Strong technology integration to improve achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement blended learning across Social Studies, Science, LA, Health, Math.
• Participate in TAP requirements with data-driven instruction.
• Create an engaging, innovative classroom to develop critical thinking.
• Prepare students for strong academics and required assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
• Assess progress with data, provide daily feedback and regular updates.
• Collaborate with Special Education staff and admin.
• Attend grade-level meetings and school events outside hours.
• Establish rules and maintain classroom order.
• Accept feedback from administrators and adapt teaching.
• Perform duties including morning, lunch, dismissal, after-school.

Skills

Blended learning

Data-driven instruction

Communication with parents

Technology integration

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 24 content hours

Louisiana Teaching License K-5 or 6

Job description

ABOUT US:

GEO Prep Academy of Baton Rouge is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-6. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a 10-month position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties:

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• At least one (or more) of the following:
• National Board Certification
• TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
• Core Knowledge Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment