Elementary School Teacher

Star of the North Academy: is a public K-8 charter school focused on closing the achievement gap. We seek to create a K-8 school experience for young scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. We're looking to hire Elementary teachers for the school year .

Elementary teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Star of the North Academy scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.

• Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
• Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
• Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings
• Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
• Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
• Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom
• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
• Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
• Perform other duties as required and assigned