Classroom Teacher

Job Description

The teacher's main role is to facilitate the learning of every student by creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment in which every child is expected to reach their own academic potential.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Design and compose thematic units that are aligned with TEKS scope and sequence.

* Conceive and implement lesson plans that follow the thematic units and scope and sequence of the charter school.

* Collaborate with co-teacher on daily lesson plans, teaching strategies, and student performance.

* Collaborate with Special Education Specialist on Individual Education Plans to ensure all students' special needs are met.

* Collaborate with Arts Facilitator to incorporate Fine Arts into daily lesson plans.

* Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods to address multiple learning styles and intelligences.

* Adjust pace and provide individual attention for students based on student assessments.

* Create opportunities for experiential learning.

* Utilize technology programs to enhance comprehension of technology, basic academic skills, and problem solving.

* Manage behavior in a fair, respectful manner, following the guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook.

* Perform student assessments at the beginning and end of each school year.

* Analyze student assessments and work collaboratively with co-teacher, parents, and students to improve problematic areas.

* Document student performance, lesson plans, activities, and parent interactions.

* Willing to participate in extracurricular activities if necessary.

* Participate in home visits, family dinners, parental training, and parent conferences.

* Organize/decorate classroom in a welcoming manner that is conducive to learning, comfort, and group interaction.

* Participate in the selection of books, equipment, materials, and professional development opportunities.

* Strengthen job skills through professional development opportunities and participate in professional learning community with other teachers and staff at school.

* Follow and abide by state, federal, and charter regulations.

* Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

* Monday-Friday 7:20am-3:20pm

* One Saturday a month 9am-12pm

* One evening a month for Family Night--7:00pm
Required Skills

* Generalist EC-8 with Bilingual Certification

* Dedicated to the vision of the parent organization, Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc. with an understanding of the history and culture of the Segundo Barrio.

* Fluent in English.

* Capable of instructing students in a supportive manner that addresses multiple learning styles.

* Strong classroom management skills.

* Able to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students.

Desired Experience Benefits:

* Health insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Supplemental insurance

* Paid time off

* Company paid life insurance coverage