Kaizen Lab Inc.
Middle School Math Teacher Atlanta, GA
Kaizen Lab Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
The Westside AtlantaCharter School Math teacher has a pioneering spirit, is a reform-minded individual,creative and committed to creating an exemplary learning environment to supportthe academic achievement of a diverse school population. The teacher iscommitted to the vision and mission of Westside Atlanta Charter School, itsgoverning board, community, parents, colleagues, and students.
Responsibilities Champion Core Values
Support and promote the vision, mission and core valuesof imagination, rigor, and service of Westside Atlanta Charter School.
Support and promote Westside Atlanta Charter School’sfocus on literacy and language.
Embrace the school’s commitment to diversity and serveas an ambassador for familiesand the community, at large, thatrepresent various ethnicities, races, income levels and backgrounds.
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogy includingplanning and developing student-centered instructional activities thatresult in authentic, real-world applications of knowledge.
Demonstrate skill in planning differentiated learningactivities based on the diverse instructional needs of students and theGeorgia Performance Standards.
Demonstrate skill in planning instructional units byusing appropriate instructional resources including design thinking,textbooks, manipulative aids, models, instructional technology, onlineresources, and others.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to structure content byplanning activities that progress from simple to complex and are connectedin vertical and horizontal alignment.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to plan assessmentactivities before, during and after a lesson to determine whether studentsachieved the intended goals.
Classroom Environment
Establish a classroom built on respect and rapportbetween teacher and student and student to student. Quickly and quietlyhandle misconduct without disrupting the learning environment.
Establish a culture for learning by setting highexpectations, modeling exemplary work, and encouraging students to takepride in their work.
Establish clear classroom procedures so instructionoccurs during efficient and effective use of instructional time.
Manage student behavior by establishing clear rulesofconduct for in-class and out-of-class activities, monitor studentbehavior, assure that students are engaged in activities they can do withminimal confusion.
Westside Atlanta Charter School – Teacher Job Description
Organize physical space so students can perform thework assigned during whole group and small group assignments, and so thatmaterials and supplies are readily accessible.
Instruction
Communicate clear goals, objectives, and directions.Assure students know what to do and why they are doing it.
Use appropriate questions and discussion techniques.Use higher-order questions that require deep thinking and promoteengagement.
Engage students in learning by providing rigorousactivities, differentiated tasks, novel ideas, authentic, real-worldapplications, & opportunities to serve community needs. Activitiesshould engage students in arriving at more than one solution.
Provide feedback that is specific to learning goals,encourages students to remain engaged, and corrective so students cancorrect mistakes. Use scaffolding when needed.
Demonstrate flexibility by using data collected duringthe lesson to adjust the lesson and/or plan an alternative instructionalactivity based on students’ responses.
Professional Responsibilities
Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communications.Keep abreast of current research-based practices and use them to improveinstructional effectiveness.
Form collegial relationships to plan and assessstudent-centered learning units and to assure vertical andcross-curricular alignment of instructional objectives.
Actively participate in all professional developmentactivities.
Always represent Westside Atlanta Charter School in aprofessional manner.
Observe standardized testing protocols and maintainaccurate records.
Communicate with families to build a strong home-schoolconnection to enhance
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree orhigher
Holds current Teaching Certificate or evidence oftraining which leads to a certificate
Classification of Highly Qualified
Efficient with technology
Ideal candidate has experience creating/implementingstudent-centered activities.
Ideal candidate has a Gifted and/or ESOL Certification.
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Responsibilities Champion Core Values
Support and promote the vision, mission and core valuesof imagination, rigor, and service of Westside Atlanta Charter School.
Support and promote Westside Atlanta Charter School’sfocus on literacy and language.
Embrace the school’s commitment to diversity and serveas an ambassador for familiesand the community, at large, thatrepresent various ethnicities, races, income levels and backgrounds.
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogy includingplanning and developing student-centered instructional activities thatresult in authentic, real-world applications of knowledge.
Demonstrate skill in planning differentiated learningactivities based on the diverse instructional needs of students and theGeorgia Performance Standards.
Demonstrate skill in planning instructional units byusing appropriate instructional resources including design thinking,textbooks, manipulative aids, models, instructional technology, onlineresources, and others.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to structure content byplanning activities that progress from simple to complex and are connectedin vertical and horizontal alignment.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to plan assessmentactivities before, during and after a lesson to determine whether studentsachieved the intended goals.
Classroom Environment
Establish a classroom built on respect and rapportbetween teacher and student and student to student. Quickly and quietlyhandle misconduct without disrupting the learning environment.
Establish a culture for learning by setting highexpectations, modeling exemplary work, and encouraging students to takepride in their work.
Establish clear classroom procedures so instructionoccurs during efficient and effective use of instructional time.
Manage student behavior by establishing clear rulesofconduct for in-class and out-of-class activities, monitor studentbehavior, assure that students are engaged in activities they can do withminimal confusion.
Westside Atlanta Charter School – Teacher Job Description
Organize physical space so students can perform thework assigned during whole group and small group assignments, and so thatmaterials and supplies are readily accessible.
Instruction
Communicate clear goals, objectives, and directions.Assure students know what to do and why they are doing it.
Use appropriate questions and discussion techniques.Use higher-order questions that require deep thinking and promoteengagement.
Engage students in learning by providing rigorousactivities, differentiated tasks, novel ideas, authentic, real-worldapplications, & opportunities to serve community needs. Activitiesshould engage students in arriving at more than one solution.
Provide feedback that is specific to learning goals,encourages students to remain engaged, and corrective so students cancorrect mistakes. Use scaffolding when needed.
Demonstrate flexibility by using data collected duringthe lesson to adjust the lesson and/or plan an alternative instructionalactivity based on students’ responses.
Professional Responsibilities
Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communications.Keep abreast of current research-based practices and use them to improveinstructional effectiveness.
Form collegial relationships to plan and assessstudent-centered learning units and to assure vertical andcross-curricular alignment of instructional objectives.
Actively participate in all professional developmentactivities.
Always represent Westside Atlanta Charter School in aprofessional manner.
Observe standardized testing protocols and maintainaccurate records.
Communicate with families to build a strong home-schoolconnection to enhance
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree orhigher
Holds current Teaching Certificate or evidence oftraining which leads to a certificate
Classification of Highly Qualified
Efficient with technology
Ideal candidate has experience creating/implementingstudent-centered activities.
Ideal candidate has a Gifted and/or ESOL Certification.
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