Teacher - Elementary

Educational Empowerment Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Teacher to develop engaging lesson plans that align with state learning standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency in online and technological tools. This role emphasizes creating learning experiences that empower students to apply knowledge effectively, both in the classroom and beyond. Participation in school activities and professional development is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified.
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans to meet state learning and common core standards.
• Guide students to develop competencies for 21st Century Skills.
• Maintain accurate records on each student.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in computer applications

Effective organizational skills

Knowledgeable in use of web resources and online tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area

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; and
• 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; and
• 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; and
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check.