Teacher

Educational Empowerment Group; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Empowerment Group is looking for a dedicated Teacher in North Las Vegas, NV. The role involves developing comprehensive lesson plans to meet state learning standards and engaging students through technology-driven experiences.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, relevant teaching certification, and display excellent communication skills. Responsibilities also include classroom management and adapting curricula to foster a student-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state standards.
• Guide students to develop broader competencies for 21st Century Skills.
• Administer all standardized tests as directed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Proficient in computer applications

Effective organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area

Tools

Knowledge of web resources and online tools

Job description

Description

Teacher

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards;
• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students;
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning;
• Information, media and technology savvy;
• Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students’ needs;
• Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems;
• Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills;
• Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning;
• Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners;
• Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data; to content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.

General School and Classroom Responsibilities

• Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities;
• Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area;
• Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students;
• Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed;
• Administers all standardized tests as directed;
• Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters;
• Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement;
• Deploys sound classroom management techniques;
• Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public;
• Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems;
• Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures;
• Participates in professional development workshops/programs;
• Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition;
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.

Reports To

Principal

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree;
• Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficient in computer applications;
• Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.;
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks;
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check.