Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade (25/26 School Year)

HOPE Christian Schools; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Elementary Teacher to inspire and guide scholars towards academic success and character development. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, conducting assessments, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong instructional background, excellent classroom management skills, and a commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young learners and contributing to their growth both academically and personally. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the next generation in a supportive and faith-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans to ensure academic success.
• Conduct assessments and track student progress through data analysis.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

12 Educational Teaching Credits

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

School Teaching Platforms

Job description

Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
• Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
• Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies
Serving Leader

• Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships

• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.

Forming Character

• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
• Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.