ESL Teacher - Durham

Job Title:

Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Contract Length:

195 Days

Primary Role:

A TMSA teacher has the right mindset and skills to succeed in an environment of high expectations while also being a true team player. The teachers demonstrate the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to encourage and teach all students in their academic and social preparedness.

Benefits:

* 401k with a company match of 7%

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Paid time off

* Retention, Returning Employee, and Winter Bonuses

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

* Current North Carolina teaching license, or be in the process of obtaining one

* Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required

Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* Knows and understands the NC State Standard Course of Study to develop proficient and effective lesson plans for grade level/subject areas.

* Establishes a safe and orderly environment and a culture to empower students

* Manage various classroom behaviors and try to minimize disruptions to learning

* Participate in the MTSS process and procedures at TMSA to provide equitable and valuable education for all students

* Demonstrate leadership behaviors from the Leader In Me program that TMSA implements school wide

* Works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community

* Develops goals and strategies through the school improvement plan

* Open to constructive feedback from lead teachers, coaches, and administrators

* Ability to differentiate instruction according to students' needs

* Collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of the department or grade level

* Appreciates differences and values contributions of each student by building positive, appropriate relationships

* Regularly assess students, both formative and summative.

* Demonstrate technology/instructional media competency to enhance learning

* Work with parents and guardians to promote positive behavioral support and a respectful yet nurturing learning environment

* Other duties assigned by the Principal