4th Grade English Immersion Teacher

Position Title

4th Grade English Immersion Teacher

Full-Time, 10-Month Position

Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each ASPIRANTE to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.

English Immersion Teachers follow a 50/50 immersion model and provide core instruction in content areas (English, Math, Social Studies) to two homeroom classes on alternating days providing instruction entirely in English while their counterpart provides instruction in Spanish.

• Develop and implement curricula to meet academic standards in English literacy and Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the language acquisition needs of all students.
• Working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy and Mathematics, Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop models or other ELA certified curriculums, Math in Focus: A Singapore Approach and Core Knowledge Social Studies Standards.
• Use technology to create personalized and blended learning experiences.
• Be accountable for students’ academic growth and achievement.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment following the responsive classroom approach.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Collaborate with others in weekly meetings including grade level team members, instructional coaches, and administration.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children’s academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education