Innovative 3rd Grade ELA Teacher — PBL & Tech

Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation in Memphis, TN seeks an Elementary School Teacher to design weekly lesson plans, assess student progress, and implement intervention plans for 21st Century Learners. Teachers will integrate technology and project-based learning to engage students.

The role requires a BA/BS and eligibility for a TN teaching license, with the ability to collaborate in a co-teaching setting and communicate effectively with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly efficient manner.
• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Has the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, office productivity software (Windows, Word, Excel) and basic office tech.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks and projects.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Flexibility to adjust to new strategies, procedures, and tasks as the organization evolves.
• Collaborative problem solving by seeking input and ideas from others.
• Reliability and discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong ethical leadership abilities.
• Ability to function with and without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create and review lesson plans.
• Teach a common core based curriculum to 21st Century Learners.
• Integrate technology into lessons and plans.
• Motivate scholars toward achievement.
• Meet with parents regarding performance and conduct.
• Develop 21st Century Learner improvement plans.
• Work with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans.
• Plan with school and community teams.
• Attend required professional development training.
• Create and review student assessments.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team charged with the overall success and operations of the school.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Belief in high learning expectations

Technology integration

Extended day readiness

Inclusion/co-teaching

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Collaborative problem solving

Reliability & discretion

Leadership abilities

Independence with supervision

Education

BA/BS + TN teaching license eligibility

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation in Memphis, TN seeks an Elementary School Teacher to design weekly lesson plans, assess student progress, and implement intervention plans for 21st Century Learners. Teachers will integrate technology and project-based learning to engage students.

The role requires a BA/BS and eligibility for a TN teaching license, with the ability to collaborate in a co-teaching setting and communicate effectively with families and staff.