Hopeschools
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
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
Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community
Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required
Competencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Collaborative Relationships
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Resource Management
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
Forming Character
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Academic Excellence
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
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
Proven track record of student achievement results
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
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
Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community
Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required
Competencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Collaborative Relationships
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Resource Management
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
Forming Character
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Academic Excellence
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
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
Proven track record of student achievement results
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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