Elementary Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools • North Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Elementary Teacher, described as a General Education Teacher, provides direct instruction using an accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum, including Spalding for reading and writing and enVision Math. The teacher motivates students to achieve academic excellence and supports their social, physical, and intellectual growth. The position may be available at multiple Legacy Traditional Schools campuses; placement depends on hiring needs and availability, and preferred locations are discussed during the interview process.

The teacher creates meaningful learning experiences for students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs; monitors student learning and celebrates accomplishments; and communicates and collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and other professionals. The role also includes participating in training, staff meetings, and events outside normal hours, and travel between campuses from time to time. The position requires a criminal history background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid teacher certification.
• Pass a criminal history background check.
• Travel between campuses from time to time and local and in-state travel are required.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• The role may require sitting for long periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and maintaining concentration for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• A current teaching certificate from the state in which the position is located.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities that support a climate of active, meaningful learning.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet students’ varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Use direct instruction techniques and activities that promote students’ social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Communicate regularly and effectively, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ensure student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Participate in training and staff meetings.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating meetings as needed.
• Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments.
• Encourage students to uphold school values and demonstrate mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on campus, and throughout their lives.
• Participate actively in the role, including light lifting, sitting, standing, moving around campus, and traveling to other campuses as required.
• Participate in events outside normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay.
• Rewards.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Discounted onsite childcare.
• Student enrollment priority.
• Retirement plans.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Training and mentoring.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time