Kindergarten Teacher

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher at Clarksburg Classical Academy in Clarksburg, WV, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The teacher will deliver engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and support social-emotional growth in a positive classroom environment.

The position requires WV teaching licensure, a Bachelor's in education, and comfort with coaching observations and family communication in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Active and current state of West Virginia teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.).
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in.
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Supervise students

Urban education experience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Active West Virginia teaching license

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary Teaching/ Elementary Classroom Teacher

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Kindergarten Teacherat Clarksburg Classical Academy in Clarksburg, WV, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers for the 2024-2025 school year who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to-

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

• Active and current state of West Virginia teaching license in appropriate content area
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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