Middle School Science Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter School of the Dunes is seeking an elementary classroom teacher to deliver engaging instruction and support students’ academic and social development. The role reports to the Principal and requires adapting methods to meet diverse needs.

Candidates should hold a degree and appropriate licensure; strong classroom management, technology familiarity, and teamwork are essential. Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with valid Indiana Professional Educator License (preferred), or Charter Permit.
• High competencies in classroom management.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, instruction, assessment and meeting diverse learner needs.
• Skilled with technology and education platforms/software.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established routines and procedures of the classroom and school.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet varying student needs and interests.
• Attend professional meetings and training to improve professional competence.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and maintain classroom order.
• Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior and health.
• Create lesson plans following curriculum guidelines.
• Confer with parents/guardians and staff to resolve student issues.
• Communicate professionally and collaborate with students, parents, and staff.
• Participate in parent-teacher and faculty meetings and events.
• Adhere to school policies and regulations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher; Indiana license preferred or Charter Permit

Tools

Education platforms/software

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level, providing instruction and managing the learning environment. The position reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Maintain the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create lesson plans and materials for class activities following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance the instructional environment; participate in parent-teacher and faculty meetings and events.
• Adhere to the established policies and regulations of the School Board.
• Perform other such tasks and responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge or familiarity with the subject(s) to be taught; knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with valid Indiana Professional Educator License (preferred), or Charter Permit
• High competencies in classroom management.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Skilled with technology and education platforms/software
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Be eligible to work in the United States.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

• Dependability.
• Professional attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team.

Charter School of the Dunes is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.