Apprentice High School Teacher

PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; Grand Island (NE); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is seeking Apprentice Teachers who hold a secondary education certificate. You will observe best practices, co-teach with Master Teachers, and provide in-house substitute coverage while supporting tutoring and grading.

Depending on needs, you may teach your own class under supervision to gain direct teaching experience. By the end of the second semester, you should be a strong candidate for a teaching position within GIPS, with opportunities to develop teaching

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education is required.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a High School endorsement is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school.
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction.
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school.
• Observe and work with Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments to measure progress towards standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in curriculum development, professional development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool.
• Ensure students' mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Self-motivation

Team player

Personal responsibility

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Support role interest

Educación

Bachelor's degree in secondary education

Nebraska Teaching Certificate (High School endorsement)

Descripción del empleo

Any teacher with a secondary certificate in any area is qualified for this Apprentice Teacher position.

Position Purpose

Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers. Apprentice Teachers co-teach, observe and learn from Master Teachers, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load under the supervision of the Master Teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the second semester, Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for a teaching position within GIPS.

Desired Characteristics

• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve.
• Is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability; Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and problem solving skills.
• Able to collaborate with others in order to achieve common goals as a team.
• Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school.
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction.
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school.
• Observe and work with Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, professional development, grade-level.team activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool.
• Accountable for students' mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education required.
• Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with a High School endorsement in any field