Christina School District
5th/6th grade Social Studies Teaching Position
Christina School District, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
5th/6th grade Social Studies Teaching Position
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Position Description
KACS seeks passionate middle school educators for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have a deep knowledge of content and pedagogy and a commitment to closing the achievement gap. Candidates must be deeply committed to building strong relationships with students and families and demonstrate expertise in the Core Components of the Kuumba Model. Candidates must be Highly Qualified DE teachers.
About Us Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is a tuition-free public charter school in partnership with our founding organization, Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC). CCAC and KACS form a unique non-profit public school partnership committed to educational excellence. Through the innovative union of academics, arts, technology and family engagement, each individual’s learning style is nurtured resulting in creative learners who are positive agents of change in the community. Kuumba Academy is committed to being the highest performing charter school in the state of Delaware, and closing the achievement gap in the city of Wilmington.
Responsibilities
Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
Invest students and families in development of academic success and Kuumba Core values
Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
Professional Growth And Development
Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
Function as a school wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional actives as needed to improve school culture
Skills And Characteristics
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Educational Background And Requirements
3 to 5 years of teaching experience in an urban environment highly preferred with a proved record of high achievement
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Eligible for certification within the State of Delaware
Candidates should email ajohnson@kacsde.org.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Position Description
KACS seeks passionate middle school educators for the 2024-2025 school year. Successful candidates will have a deep knowledge of content and pedagogy and a commitment to closing the achievement gap. Candidates must be deeply committed to building strong relationships with students and families and demonstrate expertise in the Core Components of the Kuumba Model. Candidates must be Highly Qualified DE teachers.
About Us Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is a tuition-free public charter school in partnership with our founding organization, Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC). CCAC and KACS form a unique non-profit public school partnership committed to educational excellence. Through the innovative union of academics, arts, technology and family engagement, each individual’s learning style is nurtured resulting in creative learners who are positive agents of change in the community. Kuumba Academy is committed to being the highest performing charter school in the state of Delaware, and closing the achievement gap in the city of Wilmington.
Responsibilities
Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
Invest students and families in development of academic success and Kuumba Core values
Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
Professional Growth And Development
Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
Function as a school wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional actives as needed to improve school culture
Skills And Characteristics
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Educational Background And Requirements
3 to 5 years of teaching experience in an urban environment highly preferred with a proved record of high achievement
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Eligible for certification within the State of Delaware
Candidates should email ajohnson@kacsde.org.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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