English/Lanugage Arts Teacher- Excel Center Michigan St. (downtown)

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The English/Language Arts Instructor implements and develops The Excel Center curriculum and supports the success of its students. The Instructor facilitates learning for students attending The Excel Center, meeting students where they are. The Instructor employs a student-centered approach, effectively tailoring instructional strategies to the student's needs, approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation. Strategies include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments. The Instructor employs high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The position works with the instructional team in meeting the educational goals and adhering to applicable state, territory, and local academic standards as well as continuously improving curriculum and instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty and a current Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness to obtain an emergency teaching license.
Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students, such as communicating content in terms they can comprehend, organizing talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary.
Uses a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners' level, goals, and priorities, which increase student achievement results.
Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes.
Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Displays a working knowledge of applicable state, territory, and local academic standards, and 21st-century skills.
Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school-age students in nontraditional and/or in an adult education setting.
Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of applicable state, territory, and local academic standards, and 21st-century skills.
Builds lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.
Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
Builds solid relationships with students.
Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues; partners with staff to ensure student success.
Communicates strengths and areas for improvement frequently and uses restorative approaches to resolve conflict.
Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Parental and sabbatical leaves
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program