2nd Grade Teacher

Educational Empowerment Group•Akron, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Grade Teacher will be responsible for developing lesson plans that align with state learning and common core standards, utilizing technology to enhance student learning, and creating engaging classroom experiences. The role emphasizes student-centric, holistic learning, and the development of 21st-century skills. Teachers are expected to model positive behaviors, maintain accurate student records, collaborate with colleagues, and adhere to all school policies and procedures. This position requires a commitment to professional development and maintaining Highly Qualified Teacher status.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area
NCLB Highly Qualified
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in computer applications
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check

Nice To Haves

Information, media and technology savvy
Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students’ needs
Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area
Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards.
Use computers and other technology provided to assist students.
Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning.
Develop classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real-world problems.
Guide students to develop broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills.
Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st-century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
Create engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners.
Utilize learning data and tools for using the data; content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.
Understand, accept, and abide by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.
Model tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and model the behaviors expected from students.
Prepare instructional lesson plans as directed.
Administer all standardized tests as directed.
Keep accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Deploy sound classroom management techniques.
Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public.
Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.
Follow all corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
Participate in professional development workshops/programs.
Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition.
Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.