English Specialist

Notre École, a French Immersion STEAM, charter school, seeks a qualified and passionate educator to teach English literacy to 3rd-5th grade students in a classroom setting for the  school year. The ideal teacher will create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each student’s ability;

to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
• Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
• Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
• Arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
• Must be flexible and willing to help in different roles at the school to meet various school needs, including being part of different school committees;
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota Elementary licensure required or ability to obtain licensure;
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff;
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

Job Type: .725 FTE

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent (Required)

License:

• Elementary Education in the State of Minnesota (Preferred) or the ability to apply for a MN tier license (Minimum of a bachelors degree)

Language:

• United States (Required)

Additional Information:

• This position will grow with the school. As the school’s population grows, this position will add additional hours each year until the school reaches full student capacity.
• If interested, opportunities for additional hours in other areas of the school are available.