Apprentice Elementary Classroom Teacher K-5

Apprentice Elementary Teacher Position Purpose

Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers. Apprentice Teachers co‑teach, observe and learn from Master Teachers, provide in‑house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load under the supervision of the Master Teacher.

Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the second semester, Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for a teaching position within GIPS.

• Evidence of self‑motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ideal candidates are hard‑working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; extremely reflective and constantly want to improve.
• Flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability; strong time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to collaborate with others in order to achieve common goals as a team.
• Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, results‑oriented environment.

• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school.
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction.
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full‑time teacher at the school.
• Observe and work with Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
  
  Participate in collaborative curriculum development, professional development, grade‑level team activities, and school‑wide functions, events, and trips.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and after school.
• Accountable for students' mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.