3rd Grade Teacher

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock • Little Rock, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exalt Academy is seeking a dedicated, experienced 3rd-grade teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven classroom expertise, a deep understanding of content instruction, and a collaborative mindset to support our innovative academic model. As part of a team, the 3rd-grade Teacher will implement our research-based educational design, delivering instruction with explicit instruction across multiple formats, including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of learning. We seek to provide competitive pay, satisfying work conditions, and upward mobility to our staff. We have the opportunity to change our students' life trajectories. We make a difference serving a high-poverty, high-English Language Learner population. We are in the top 10 percent of the state for student academic growth, and we have been recognized and awarded for outstanding achievement. We have a team-teaching environment where teachers and coaches work closely together to plan and deliver instruction. Our teachers are trained and developed by some of the most prominent, talented coaches in the nation within their respective areas of expertise. We are implementing a research-based, data-driven, best-practices academic design. We believe in the continuous learning and improvement of all members of our team.

Requirements

• 1-3 Years Classroom Teaching Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Adequate in using technology in education.
• Skilled in analyzing student data to enhance instruction and improve programs.
• Ability to remain in a classroom or instructional setting for extended periods and regularly move throughout the classroom, school building, and campus.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move classroom materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders and respond appropriately to student and school needs.
• Ability to supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Appropriate Arkansas licensure is preferred, not required.
• Teaching certification is preferred, not required.
• Some familiarity with instructional technology equipment, software, hardware, and networked systems is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage classrooms with high student engagement and achievement using positive behavior management and restorative practices.
• Hold high expectations for all students, meeting them where they are to help them reach their full potential.
• Embrace innovative teaching, homogenous groupings, creative lesson planning, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
• A strong focus on data-driven decision-making, with comfort using frequent assessments to measure student learning.
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by fostering curiosity, motivation, and self-discipline.
• Build strong relationships with families through parental involvement and open communication.
• Effectively manage time and workload.
• Reflect on performance, share strengths and areas for growth, and continuously improve.
• Collaborate with diverse teams, valuing different perspectives and working closely together.
• Take responsibility for student learning and achievement.
• Believe all students can learn regardless of their current performance level.
• Be open to frequent coaching, observation, and instructional modeling.
• Be well prepared to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction with urgency.
• Attend all mandated orientations, training sessions, and professional development programs.
• Provide high-quality instruction for the assigned grade level throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with parents through discussions and planning to support student learning and growth.
• Engage in school initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and the advancement of the school’s mission.
• Carry out assigned teaching and/or managerial responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level