5th Grade Teacher

CESA 6•Kenosha, WI

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC) is a public charter school seeking dedicated individuals to establish its foundation. KTEC's model focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education and the workforce by having them earn industry-aligned certifications. The school aims to empower students to develop strong character, understand collective societal function, and be career and future-focused. The teacher plays a crucial role in managing classrooms to foster academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This involves delivering rigorous and engaging lessons that meet grade-level standards, differentiating instruction for diverse learners, and cultivating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel accepted and challenged.

Requirements

Solid educational background including a bachelor’s degree in education.
A current and appropriate Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, individual and group management, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
Model the core values of the school.
Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery model.
Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
Ability to deliver instruction incorporating workshops, immersion, hands-on experiences, and traditional delivery to ensure that all individual student needs are met in accordance with preferred mode of instruction.
The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
Experience integrating technology into instruction.
Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
Knowledge of competency-based learning.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to and ownership of creating a classroom environment and culture that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of KTEC.
Seek and use feedback to ensure personal growth, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Utilize active listening, assume best intentions, and take other perspectives.
Serve as an active member of the assigned professional learning community.
Perform all aspects of classroom management, preparation, and implementation of current teaching strategies.
Organize and participate in special activities for students.
Design, deliver, and assess nature-based, inquiry-based, and project-based learning; effectively integrate content standards.
Participate in regular staff meetings.
Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and in-services including the Summer Institute professional development for school staff; participate in appropriate professional development as required by the DPI.
Communicate with parents using a variety of methods as needed.
Guide placement procedures and participate in placement meetings, as assigned, for newly referred students.
Participate in selecting curriculum, equipment, classroom supplies, and other materials.