6th Grade Science Teacher

GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge•Baton Rouge, LA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

GEO Prep Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
Valid (State) Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
Demonstrated volunteer or community service
National Board Certification
Core Knowledge Experience
Experience with Blended Learning

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the area of Science based on state standards
Create an inviting, 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
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
Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal