K3 Teacher

Job Description

UCC School teachers are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students can fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and psychological growth. Teachers organize and implement an instructional curriculum/program that results in academic success in accordance with the United Community Center’s policies, procedures, and curriculum guidelines.

• Instruction, Planning, and Preparation
  • Develop standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson plans in alignment with school curriculum and instructional expectations.
  • Design coherent instruction that includes differentiated strategies and scaffolds for diverse learners.
  • Set clear instructional outcomes aligned to curriculum and grade‑level expectations.
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and pedagogy.
  • Integrate knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles into planning.
  • Select and prepare formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
  • Deliver engaging, rigorous, and grade‑appropriate instruction.
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques that promote critical thinking and student voice.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English learners and students with IEPs.
  • Check for understanding and adjust instruction in real time based on student needs.
• Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Implement all school curriculum and instructional practices with fidelity, following the guidelines of the school, district, and state.
  • Plan and deliver effective lessons that facilitate active learning and accommodate different learning styles.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and language proficiencies.
  • Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning experiences.
  • Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
  • Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
  • Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group and follow the curriculum’s scopes, sequences, and guidelines.
• Student Assessment
  • Conduct regular assessments to evaluate students’ progress and understanding of the curriculum.
  • Collect and analyze student assessment data on an ongoing basis and use data to inform planning and groupings.
  • Provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback to students and parents on academic performance and areas for improvement to support student growth.
  • Promote student ownership of learning through goal‑setting, self‑assessment, and reflection.
  • Identify learning challenges and develop strategies to support students with diverse needs.
  • Assume responsibility for meeting student performance goals, IEP goals, etc.
  • Demonstrate gains in student performance.
  • Prepare students for local, state, and national assessments as required by the school and grade level.
• Classroom Management
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom climate in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive environment conducive to learning.
  • Foster a culture of mutual respect and high expectations that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful of all students.
  • Implement consistent classroom rules and behavior expectations, promoting respectful and responsible behavior.
  • Maintain a well‑organized, inviting, and culturally responsive physical space.
  • Encourage student collaboration and responsibility for classroom norms.
• Social‑Emotional Learning & Student Relationships
  • Integrate Tier 1 social‑emotional learning (SEL) into regular instruction using age‑appropriate strategies and curricula aligned with school‑wide SEL initiatives.
  • Foster a safe, supportive classroom environment where students feel valued, understood, and emotionally secure.
  • Identify early signs of emotional, behavioral, or social challenges and…