High School English and Character Teacher

Job Details

Level
:
Entry

Job Location
:
Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Salary Range
: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary

Do you want to change students’ lives through teaching and work alongside an incredible faculty and staff? Are you looking to develop the character and academic potential of students?

Power Technical ( PTEC) l is currently seeking a full-time English teacher for the  school year. The successful candidate will have a 9-period day with 2 English classes, 1 study hall, 4 character classes, 1 business ethics and 1 speech class with planning periods.
Candidates are not required to have an education degree, be licensed or have prior teaching experience (see below for qualifications). Candidates interested in teaching a concurrent enrollment English course can also qualify by having a Master’s degree in any field plus a minimum of 18 graduate credits in English. Both the degree and credits need to be from a regionally accredited institution.

We are always looking for ways to improve the program for our students. We do this by looking for energetic, solution-based teachers with positive attitudes who want to join us in our mission to provide the best college-preparatory education by developing character and academic potential in every student. Our school culture is one of the most encouraging, collaborative places you will find.

• Generous benefits package which includes a choice of either a low-cost HMO or an HSA with free supplementary health care and a monthly stipend. In addition, 100% of the dental premium is paid by the employer, and a laptop computer is loaned to the teacher.
• On on-site daycare free to our employees. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis.
• Robust teacher development and training program.

The successful candidate should…

• Have advanced knowledge and mastery of literary analysis and composition.
• Possess a talent for editing grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Be willing to demonstrate mastery by completing a written essay, grading a sample essay, and teaching a sample lesson.
• Become familiar with and commit to using the Active Participation or Explicit Instruction methodology by Dr. Anita Archer.
• Be willing to work with a team of faculty who provide consistent teaching methods and assessments throughout all classes at PTEC
• Integrate character into lessons as appropriate and always exhibit the highest character traits, especially in the company of students and colleagues.
• Be willing to accept and implement feedback on performance via teacher coaching, video recording, and informal and formal evaluations.
• Be committed to always doing what is best for the students.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to…

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date student records.
• Actively monitor a study hall as assigned.
• Perform other occasional chaperone duties, as assigned (e.g., after-school detention, Homecoming, Prom).
• Volunteer from time to time to chaperone student activities (e.g. dances, games).

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission and vision.
• Support and follow all JICS policies and procedures.
• Courage to enforce student dress code and behavior expectations.
• Be a self-advocating, quick learner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent office administration skills, including written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students and parents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Proficiency with Internet web browsing and research.
• Excellent in time management.
• Dress modestly and appropriately for a professional, academic environment.
• Able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in meeting deadlines.
• Positive, solution-based attitude.

Minimum Work Experience and

Education:

PTEC follows the Colorado Department of Education State ESSA plan requirements for In-Field qualifying standards in hiring teachers of core subjects. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to hold at least one of the following in the subject area in which they have been…