7th Grade ELA Teacher: Rigorous, Data-Driven Growth

Galapagos Charter Schools; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Flex spending plans

Paid vacation time

Laptop provided

Job summary

Galapagos Charter Schools in Rockford, IL seeks a 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher to empower scholars through rigorous, data-driven instruction and explicit teaching. You will plan units, assessments, and lessons aligned with Common Core standards and personalized needs.

You will join a team committed to growth, collaboration, and continuous curriculum refinement, with responsibilities including designing targeted lessons, using assessment data, and maintaining a structured classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
• Belief in and alignment with Galapagos' core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• Drive to stay focused on scholar achievement and growth even when it is difficult.
• Growth mindset to see failures as challenges to learn from.

Responsibilities

• Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, frequent professional development, and feedback/coaching meetings.
• Design and implement targeted daily whole group and small group lesson plans, as well as assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Be accountable for scholars' mastery of academic standards.
• Ensure a structured, orderly, and calm classroom environment through the use of Teach Like a Champion, Calm Classroom, and Responsive Classroom techniques.

Skills

Growth mindset

Team player

Self-motivation

Grit

Drive to student achievement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Galapagos Charter Schools in Rockford, IL seeks a 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher to empower scholars through rigorous, data-driven instruction and explicit teaching. You will plan units, assessments, and lessons aligned with Common Core standards and personalized needs.

You will join a team committed to growth, collaboration, and continuous curriculum refinement, with responsibilities including designing targeted lessons, using assessment data, and maintaining a structured classroom