Growth-Minded Middle School ELA Teacher | Data-Driven Instruction

Galapagos Charter Schools; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Flex spending plans

Paid vacation time

Pension fund matching

Job summary

Galapagos Charter Schools in Rockford, IL seeks a Middle School English Language Arts Instructor (5-8) to deliver rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned to the Common Core. You will plan units and assessments, differentiate for scholars, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum.

Ideal candidates are driven, possess a growth mindset, and are committed to learning and growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Galapagos' core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

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

Driven

Growth mindset

Team player

Self-motivation

Urban teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Galapagos Charter Schools in Rockford, IL seeks a Middle School English Language Arts Instructor (5-8) to deliver rigorous, data-driven instruction aligned to the Common Core. You will plan units and assessments, differentiate for scholars, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum.

Ideal candidates are driven, possess a growth mindset, and are committed to learning and growing professionally.