Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship (BLE) Magnet Teacher

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with Business Leadership standards that address student and building needs, while intentionally integrating entrepreneurship concepts to promote critical thinking, innovation, and real-world application of skills. This is a nine and one-fourth (9.25) month teacher contract (190 days).

Requirements

Must meet Arkansas certification requirements 6-12
Demonstrates a willingness to try new teaching and assessment strategies that would benefit all students.
Willingness to participate in and deliver ongoing staff development.
Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
Evidence of organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Provide background knowledge of Business, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching middle school CTE business courses is preferred but not required; candidates should demonstrate a dynamic, engaging instructional approach.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements a program of study aligned with CTE standards that intentionally integrates the BLE magnet theme into daily instruction, connecting business, leadership, and entrepreneurship concepts across grade levels.
Regularly assesses students' accomplishments and provides progress reports as required.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
Collaborates with grade-level and content-area teachers to develop and co-facilitate interdisciplinary PBL units that connect business and entrepreneurship concepts to core academic content.
Plans, organizes, and facilitates a Business Showcase or Shark Tank-style student presentation event twice annually, inviting community partners, business leaders, and families to observe and respond to student work.
Demonstrates strong writing and organizational skills.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Demonstrates the ability to support students with projects and presentations that integrate classroom learning.
Provides students with hands-on learning experiences in lab settings that promote skill development, problem-solving, and real-world application centered around business leadership and entrepreneurship.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with community business partners to provide students with authentic learning experiences, guest speakers, mentors, and real-world entrepreneurship opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.