Anticipated Fifth Grade Literature Teacher

Responsive Education Solutions•Prosper, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a teacher who will model virtue, deliver quality lessons, and maintain academic progress, classroom discipline and accurate records. The instructor will work with colleagues and parents to provide a rigorous classical education for all students.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year accredited college or university.
Teacher certification is not required.
Must have a passion for students.
Must have passion for and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content.
Must be able to model virtue, and teach virtue through the curriculum.
Must have an understanding of and passion for classical education.
Must be able to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods.
Must be able to maintain a classroom of approximately 20-25 students.
Must have the ability and patience to work interactively with students.
Must have the ability to understand the academic needs of students.
Must have strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of students, their parents, the community, peers, campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff.
Must have the ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results.
Must have the ability to transition with changes.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Must be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a classical school, or experience teaching with classical traditional methods.
If a teacher holds a teaching certificate issued from a state other than Texas, he or she must inquire with the Texas State Board of Education (Educator Certification) to see what is necessary in order to be considered “Highly Qualified” in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

Prepare effective lessons, instruct, and motivate students in all courses of study utilizing classical traditional methods of instruction.
Assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.
Administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Provide academic interventions for struggling students.
Maintain student grades, classroom calendar, and student-parent communication via the school’s online grading and communication tool.
Maintain discipline in the classroom.
Maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulates a spirit of inquiry.
Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example.
Regularly communicate with students and parents to discuss student progress – positive and negative.
Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Inspire, praise, and correct students with consistency, care, and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue.
Work closely with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented.
Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
Perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned (after school hours may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, morning and afternoon student drop-off and pick-up duty, pageants and award ceremonies).
Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, the RES Student-Parent Handbook, the Founders Classical Academy Campus Supplement, and other RES-Founders manuals and procedures documents.