3rd Grade Science Teacher

Description

GEO Prep Academies of Baton Rouge are tuition-free, public charter schools that serve students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school.

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Principal and Administrative Team

This is a 10-month position.

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the area of Science, based on state standards
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after‑school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Passing score on Praxis test for certification area OR valid Louisiana Teaching License
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• TAP Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment