2nd Grade Teacher

Keys Gate Charter School • Homestead, FL

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About The Position

The 2nd Grade Teacher creates and implements a flexible program and classroom environment that supports student learning and personal growth. The teacher develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines, builds effective relationships with students, staff, and parents, and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide an educational foundation suited to each student's abilities.

The role includes planning and delivering instruction aligned with the company's philosophy and adopted courses of study; assessing student progress and needs; maintaining accurate student records; providing differentiated learning opportunities; and preparing students for state-required achievement assessments. The teacher fosters a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom, communicates with families, collaborates with school staff, and participates in curriculum planning and school community activities as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the position and the company's mission and values.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional, courteous conduct with stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, active-listening, and negotiating communication skills.
• Ability to attend work consistently and punctually, follow instructions and management direction, and solicit feedback to improve.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), a Student Information System (SIS), and email.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, best practices, and positive character education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction aligned with the company's philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
• Prepare purposeful lesson plans that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Present subject matter using real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Review student records to understand each student's abilities and needs, and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Use a range of learning modalities, differentiated instruction, and frequent diagnostic assessments.
• Assess student strengths and weaknesses, provide appropriate activities, and generate progress reports as required.
• Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assign lessons, correct student work, and review oral presentations.
• Coordinate class field trips as required and prepare students for state-required achievement assessments.
• Keep current in subject matter and learning theory, share knowledge to support curriculum improvement, and assist with curriculum revisions.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental services for students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Maintain positive rapport with students and demonstrate patience and appropriate nurturing.
• Keep the classroom clean and safe, and display student-generated work as appropriate.
• Implement student-conduct policies and maintain classroom and playground order fairly and consistently.
• Plan individual and group learning activities to meet instructional objectives and student needs.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide evidence of preparation upon supervisory request.
• Participate in curriculum planning with other staff during designated meetings.
• Incorporate diagnostic information required by a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) into planning.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish cooperative relations and communicate clearly and consistently with parents or guardians through appropriate channels.
• Cooperate with administration, other staff, and CSUSA, and maintain confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participate in parent communication activities and, as required, extracurricular activities that support school culture and students and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed