5th Grade Teacher: SY - Ba Gulch Campus

5th Grade Teacher: 26/27 SY – Bayou Gulch Campus

LEMAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE INC

Full-time

Posted Mar 12

Responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning combined with data‑driven decision‑making. Will create daily lesson plans, participate in ongoing professional training sessions, meet with Administration and the Professional Development team for instructional planning based on assessment data, and work with grade‑level teams of teachers to collaboratively plan and also form common unit assessments.

Teachers shall be directly responsible to the Principal and will work closely with the Professional Development team.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and passing scores on the appropriate Colorado Educator Proficiency Assessments – or – a Colorado or other state Teaching Certificate. Preference is that applicants hold a Colorado Teaching Certificate.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning – OR – a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology – OR – a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Colorado State Standards – OR – a willingness to learn such standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the math curriculum at Leman Academy – OR – a willingness to gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the ELA Curriculum at Leman Academy – OR – a willingness to learn this highly structured, teacher‑scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
• Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge of Data‑Driven Instruction model – OR – a willingness to better understand and learn more of data‑driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co‑workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e., fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate scholars’ academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars’ varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, discover and investigate in order to engage all scholars in learning rigorous academic content.
• Instruct scholars using the whole‑class approach, small, leveled groups and individually using various teaching techniques and methods such as EEI, Direct Instruction, Socratic Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry‑Based Learning, and Discovery Learning.
• Work with Special Education Instructor to help special‑needs scholars learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
• Provide disabled…