Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Contract Length: ‎1 year
Number of Vacancies: ‎1
Student Level:
* Elementary
Eligible Candidates:
* Licensed Teacher
Requirements:
* Education Required: Bachelor
* Minimum Teaching Experience: ‎2 years of teaching experience
* Major: Education
Soft Skills:
* Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills (verbal and written)
* Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
* Ability to analyze data and recommend effective solutions
* Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
* Ability to effectively assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership team, and stakeholders.
Job Benefits:
* Tax Free Salary
* Private Medical Insurance
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for creating a positive educational climate for students to learn
in and instructing students in grades K-‎5. Creates lesson plans, and
assessments, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students
on subjects such as language arts, science, social studies, civics,
literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional
program.

Specific Responsibilities:
* Plan, conduct, and assess activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, investigate, and develop their learning in a dynamic environment.
* Develop, create, and adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
* Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
* Create interactive, dynamic lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year according to the pacing of the lessons delivered.
* Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
* Implement the school 's curriculum in a manner that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
* Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
* Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
* Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
* Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
* Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
* Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
* Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by school policies and administrative regulations (including but not limited to grading papers, maintaining grade books, portfolios, etc.).
* Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
* Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
* Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
* Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
* Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
* Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
* Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
* Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
* Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
* Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
* Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants.
* Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
* Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.