We are seeking candidates for several Teacher positions at a Charter School in St. Louis, MO.
Compensation
The salary for this position begins at $55,000 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.
Education/Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
- Missouri Teaching Certification required (Elementary Education 1-6 preferred)
Requirements:
- The ability and patience to work interactively with children.
- Computer literate.
- Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to transition with changes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies
- Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
- Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
- Design and implement a fun, age-appropriate curriculum that meets the individual needs of each student
- Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
- Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
- Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
- Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
- Provide reasonable vigilance for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
- Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
- Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
- Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
- Create and maintain positive and appropriate relationships with students
- Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
- Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
- Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
- Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
- Perform other duties as requested or required