26-27 Apprentice Teacher

Herron High School•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Each Apprentice Teacher is responsible for advancing Herron Preparatory Academy’s (HPA) mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars access quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. The person in this role is assigned to be mentored by an HPA Classroom Teacher for the duration of the residency, typically 1-2 semesters. During that time, the Apprentice Teacher learns and replicates the classroom practices that make HPA an exceptional school, slowly taking on more responsibilities under the tutelage of the mentoring classroom teacher. The Apprentice Teacher will also support targeted small-group instruction and assessment efforts, working either directly with their mentoring teacher or the Academic Team, which oversees Tier 2 academic interventions. By the end of the residency, it is expected that the Apprentice Teacher is prepared to take on the role of a classroom teacher. These responsibilities are: builds relationships based in trust and respect with scholars, families, and HPA staff members; directly leads our scholars’ learning by setting clear, high standards for scholars’ academic and behavioral expectations; planning lessons that engage scholars’ curiosity and interest; evaluates effectiveness and adjusts instructional strategies based on scholars’ performance, and models the HPA Habits we strive to instill in all of our scholars. Taken together, our classroom teachers are integral to ensuring scholars rapidly progress toward, and ultimately attain, mastery of grade-level academic standards and exceed our behavioral expectations.

Requirements

Embodies the Personal and Professional Responsibilities listed below
Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree-bearing program in education or a related field or evidence of steps to earning a degree in under two years
A viable path to a valid IN Teacher License
Possess a passion understanding of child development, pedagogy, and content
Demonstrated track record of working with children in an academic setting

Nice To Haves

Current Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field
Training or experience in classical education
Experience with teaching using the school curriculum aligned to the role

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
A contract year includes 180 instructional days and up to 10 professional development days.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and is consistent with Herron’s Core Values and Herron Prep’s vision for student culture.
Together with scholars, set, support, and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs that lead to college-readiness, measured by ILEARN proficiency or course learning goals.
Participate in grade-level or team meetings and utilize student data to inform instruction.
Regularly evaluate student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adjust instruction in response to student needs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with scholars and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions as determined by Herron Prep’s leadership team and Herron’s executive leadership team. This includes mandatory attendance at the annual Symposium (a day-long professional development determined by the administration). The date of this event is listed on the Master Calendar.
Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.
Perform other duties as assigned.