Elementary K-2nd Grade Teacher; SY

• Base Pay $45,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Teacher
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

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Title:

Elementary Teacher
-2nd Grade

Hours:

40 hours per week, 10-month contract

Location:

Salary Range:

45000+

Description

Under the supervision of the principal , teachers are responsible for creating a learning environment that supports student achievement in all subject areas. Teachers create lesson plans, model exemplary behavior, build relationships, problem-solve, and align instruction to state and school standards. Teachers challenge students and explore innovative instructional practices. Teachers partner with Academic Coaches to continually develop their practice.

Successful teachers will possess integrity, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and maintain accountability for their actions. Teachers will align themselves with NMA’s core principles and understand the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee communities.

• D evelop highly effective lesson plans that align with NMA’s adopted curriculum.
• Foster a culture of learning that embraces the strengths of all scholars and empowers them to achieve their academic goals.
• Implement strategies that produce high levels of learning.
• Collaborate with teammates, Academic Coaches, administrators, operations staff, and paraprofessionals.
• Proactively e ngage families i n NMA’s academic program.
• Administer assessments, maintain accurate records, and use data to make instructional decisions.
• Identify students for interventions; develop and f acilitate effective interventions.
• Use curriculum and materials that reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Model the RHINO Way, and teach students the RHINO Way using PBIS strategies.
• Maintain a growth mindset and a positive attitude.
• Engage in professional development and coaching opportunities.

• Current elementary teaching license required
• Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment preferred

New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school, and its mission is to prepare learners for life by engaging them in high academic achievement and fostering cultural pride and identity. NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

Every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. As such, NMA fosters a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.

The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:

• Aiming for High Academic Achievement
• Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
• Modeling the Way
• Understanding How Data Drives Decisions
• Having High Expectations
• Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment