Classroom Guide/Teacher (4-8)

Legacy Prep School•Birmingham, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Prep, you will have the support to grow, the freedom to innovate, and you will never stop learning. You will be part of a community of game-changing educators who are creating new generational legacies for historically underserved youth in Birmingham, Alabama. We believe teachers are the soul of a school. We believe they should be treated as the professionals that they are. Teachers have the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world and we believe in the power teachers hold to give students the opportunities to shine.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
Must be considered highly qualified (Alabama teacher certification in the appropriate content area and/or significant work experience in content area)
Execute our core instructional model, leading high-quality literacy, problem-solving, and social-emotional lessons from the Legacy Prep curriculum
Utilize data to inform instruction, intervention, and acceleration (personalize the learning experience for all kids)
Value the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
Exhibit a growth mindset as an educator and lifelong learner
Effectively collaborate with others
A collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning
Capability to effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, teachers, administration, clinical team, families, outside agencies)
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
The ability to be flexible in a new school environment
Adept at thinking strategically/analytically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail; ability to invest stakeholders in student goals
A solution-oriented mindset and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
Be present and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that all students are on track with lives of choice and opportunity

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience
Experience working in an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged community
Experience teaching via an innovative instructional model such as project-based learning
Gap-closing teaching experience with a proven record of student growth
Expertise and a passion for teaching at an elementary level and possess a strong desire to grow as a teacher

Responsibilities

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy
In conjunction with Special Education Teachers, works to ensure that all IEPS and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom
Work collaboratively with your school team
Create an environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
Develop positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
Model and uphold the school’s values, student management policies, and culture
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress about both character and academics
Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving families and the community
Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members
Conduct home visits to build strong relationships with students and parents
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including both over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within Legacy Prep
Participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve your instructional practice and support others to improve their craft
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Assist with both student and staff recruitment
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
Commit to professional learning, development, and growth
Actively engage in instructional coaching and professional development aimed at improving your practice