Classroom Teacher- Upper Elementary

People Sustaining Kings Valley • Philomath, OR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Kings Valley Charter School provides a rural, community-based education tailored to the individual needs and interests of each child, emphasizing the involvement of parents and the community. The goal of the Kings Valley Charter School is to achieve academic excellence for all students through an individualized program. The environment at Kings Valley Charter School is designed to promote self-motivation, responsibility, and a positive attitude. The Classroom Teacher adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods, and provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore. The role involves planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, meeting with parents to discuss progress, preparing and grading tests, and organizing activities for physical, mental, and social development. Teachers are expected to create a student-centered classroom, enforce rules, develop lesson plans, provide feedback, evaluate student growth, communicate with stakeholders, and supervise class projects and field trips. Professional development is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in elementary education
• A current Oregon teaching license
• Experience teaching

Responsibilities

• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a student-centered classroom.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Develops engaging and effective lesson plans and supplementary materials.
• Provides ongoing formative feedback to students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records to include report cards, attendance records, and other recordkeeping activities.
• Communicates with parents, school counselors and administrators on student progress.
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guides students in learning from those activities.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Generous personal and sick leave
• Professional development
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees