4th Grade Science & Social Studies

GEO ACADEMIES LOUISIANA • Baker, LA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves planning and implementing a blended learning environment for 4th-grade students, focusing on Science and Social Studies. The role requires adherence to state standards, participation in TAP requirements with a focus on data-driven instruction, and creating an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teacher will prepare students for academic achievement and assessments, maintain regular communication with parents, and track student progress. Collaboration with Special Education teachers and administration is expected to support students with special needs. The role also includes attending meetings and school functions, establishing classroom behavior rules, accepting feedback, performing daily duties, and other tasks as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Passing score on Praxis test for certification area OR valid Louisiana Teaching License
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• TAP Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Science, and Social Studies based on state standards
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

What This Job Offers

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