K-4th Grade Social Studies

ARISE Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement matching

Job summary

ARISE Schools in New Orleans is seeking passionate and innovative lead teachers and support staff to help close the achievement gap for scholars. Candidates should have strong content knowledge, experience in leading a classroom, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors.

This role involves delivering quality education, participating in professional development, and maintaining student records. A competitive salary based on experience and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of Lead teaching experience.
• Strong content knowledge regarding Louisiana Grade Level Expectations.
• Ability to adapt to new and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work hard every day to deliver on the promise of an outstanding education.
• Differentiates instruction based on student needs.
• Participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, homework, and grades.

Skills

Teaching a whole class

Working with challenging behaviors

Strong organizational skills

Behavior management skills

Job description

ARISE Schools is a New Orleans-based network of high performing schools which includes ARISE Academy, founded in 2008 and located in the Upper Ninth (9th) Ward, and Mildred Osborne Charter School, founded in 2013 and located in the Kenilworth area. ARISE Schools currently serves over 1,000 students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. ARISE Schools is seeking passionate and innovative lead teachers, associate teachers, and support staff to join our team as we work to fulfill our mission of closing the achievement gap for our scholars.

Job Description

Scholars, Families, and Staff:

• Works hard every day to deliver on the promise of an outstanding education for all students
• Cares about others and treats others with respect
• Communicates proactively with team members
• Puts in effort outside of the classroom to build relationships with students and families
• Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, emails, and notes
• Participates in school committees throughout the academic year

Instructional Delivery:

• Deeply understands the grade level standards for the grade/subject
• Differentiates instruction based on student needs
• Modifies long term plans and unit plans as needed
• Submits weekly lesson plans for feedback and revises once feedback is given
• Designs rigorous daily, weekly and unit assessments
• Has a clear system for tracking student data
• Reteaches content based on data trends as necessary
• Sets and monitors progress on academic goals with students and families
• Approaches instruction with a sense of urgency: Every minute counts!
• Organizes and leads field trips
• Views feedback as a welcome opportunity to improve and practice
• Constantly reflects on successes and areas for growth
• Actively participates in summer intensive professional development, and ongoing professional development throughout the school year
• Actively participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions

Personal Organization and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, homework, and grades using computerized data systems
• Meets professional responsibilities through efficient work habits
• Participates in the daily functions of the school including morning duty, lunch, recess and dismissal

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience

• Teaching a whole class
• Working with challenging behaviors

Well qualified applicants will have

• At least two (2) years of Lead teaching experience.
• Strong content knowledge (Louisiana Grade Level Expectations)
• Strong knowledge of behavior management skills and techniques

Requirements

• Willingness to grow, receptive to feedback
• Strong drive and work ethic
• Strong organizational skills

This position requires someone who is flexible, a team player, and easily adapts to new/challenging situations.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary based on experience.

A competitive benefits package is also offered [including the opportunity to participate in health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement matching].

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