Elementary School Teacher: Inspire Learning & Growth

Ambition Preparatory Charter School; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is seeking an Elementary/Middle School Teacher for a full-time, on-site role. The successful candidate will plan and deliver instruction aligned to district goals, differentiate for individual student needs, and collaborate with support staff to monitor progress and adjust curricula.

Responsibilities include classroom management, parent communication, and involvement in extracurricular activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mississippi teaching certification required for level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community.
• Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of the students.
• Assess student learning through observations, authentic performance, and formal methods, providing frequent feedback.
• Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify the learning strengths and needs of every student regularly.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides, teaching fellows, and co-teachers, coaching and supporting their growth.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with Students Support Coordinator to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in IEP.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• See the assistance of Student Support Services (S3) as needed.
• Make provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day.
• Provide time in the evening for questions and concerns from students and/or parents that could not be handled during the school day.

Skills

Team player

Growth mindset

Maturity

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Mississippi teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is seeking an Elementary/Middle School Teacher for a full-time, on-site role. The successful candidate will plan and deliver instruction aligned to district goals, differentiate for individual student needs, and collaborate with support staff to monitor progress and adjust curricula.

Responsibilities include classroom management, parent communication, and involvement in extracurricular activities as assigned.