Bell Academic Teacher
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Site Manager and Instructional Coach, the Bell Academic Teacher is responsible for utilizing formal assessment data to develop daily, engaging lessons aligned with youth learning objectives and outcomes, while also engaging families in their child's learning, growth, and academic success. Responsible for the facilitation of scholar learning through the delivery of rigorous and relevant academic instruction in Literacy and Mathematics, that is engaging and developmentally appropriate for youth. Desires to enrich, inspire, and transform children into scholars and Bell Educated Leaders for Life. The Bell summer learning program is designed to address summer learning loss for low-income children living in urban communities and thereby enhance overall youth development, academic performance, and graduation rates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in a public school with (elementary/middle school/K-8) children
- Valid state (elementary/middle school literacy/middle school math) teaching certification
- Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices
- Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction
- Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community
- Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for (literacy/math/literacy & math) academic standards and instructional rigor
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Committed to the goals of the program and approach
- Love and respect for children
- Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player
- Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implementing (literacy/math/literacy & math) curricula and activities to meet academic standards
- Utilizing formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices
- Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives
- Delivering relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods
- Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom
- Adhering to all Power Scholars Academy and district professional expectations and compliance issues
- Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment
- Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations
- Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline
- Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model
- Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs
- Implementing collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with Power Scholars Academy tutors
- Communicating effectively with scholars, families, Power Scholars Academy staff, and host school staff
- Compliance with all Power Scholars Academy and/or district professional development requirements
- All duties as assigned.
