Elementary School Teacher 2026-27

Ambition Preparatory Charter School•Jackson, MS

About The Position

This position is for an Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves planning and delivering instruction, managing the classroom, supporting student growth and development, communicating with stakeholders, and engaging in professional development. The teacher will be responsible for creating a learning environment that fosters student achievement and well-being, adhering to district policies and best practices.

Requirements

Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families and community through the implementation of policies and procedures.
Share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
Ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment.
Team oriented.
Display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization.
Receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students.
Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community.
Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs of the students.
Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assess student learning through observations, authentic performance, and formal methods, providing frequent feedback.
Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify the learning strengths and needs of every student regularly.
Planned and supervised purposeful assignments for teacher aides, teaching fellows, and co-teachers, coaching and supporting their growth.
Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessments, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for the individual needs of the students assigned.
Work cooperatively with the Students Support Coordinator to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
See the assistance of Student Support Services as needed.
Make provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day.
Provide time in the evening for questions and concerns from students and/or parents that could not be handled during the school day.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and school leaders.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Mississippi Educators.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Participate in all professional development opportunities.
Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees.
Participate in community outreach opportunities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.