Immersive Middle School Science Educator — Multilingual Impact

Global Village Academy Collaborative; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Village Academy North in Thornton, CO is seeking a full-time teacher to develop, plan, and implement curriculum and lesson plans across language immersion tracks in French, Spanish or Mandarin. You will promote critical thinking, assess student progress, collaborate with families and colleagues, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs while upholding district policies.

The role requires strong communication, planning and classroom management skills with a commitment to

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited College or University.
• PLACE or PRAXIS preferred.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound professional teaching and class management skills to facilitate learning.
• Use oral and written language skills accurately and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of student academic and behavioral progress, attendance, test scores and personal information.
• Carry out daily formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Integrate the assessments to design appropriate lesson planning and effective teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student, family and colleague information to be a role model of respectful behavior at all times.
• Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm with a genuine passion for teaching young learners.
• Facilitate children's physical, cognitive and social and emotional learning through lessons designed to sequentially develop skills appropriate to their ability and confidence levels.
• Provide engaging, fun, and effective instruction that helps all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Teach knowledge and skills in social studies education, utilizing curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Provide maximum participation for all students; differentiate as needed to ensure all students experience success.
• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of games and fundamentals of body movement.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and authorizing district policy.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Provides students with adequate feedback.
• Teach problem solving skills that lead to peaceful conflict resolution.
• Encourage students to strive for high achievement.
• Manage behavior problems on an individual basis.
• Help students develop positive self-concepts.
• Maintain excellent communications with parents throughout the school year.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education

BA or BS from an accredited College or University

Job description

Global Village Academy North in Thornton, CO is seeking a full-time teacher to develop, plan, and implement curriculum and lesson plans across language immersion tracks in French, Spanish or Mandarin. You will promote critical thinking, assess student progress, collaborate with families and colleagues, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs while upholding district policies.

The role requires strong communication, planning and classroom management skills with a commitment to