Kindergarten Teacher - 26/27 School Year

DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science•Ham Lake, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will cultivate a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. The DaVinci community will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for continuous learning. The primary objective of the primary grade teacher is to instruct and support students and to uphold and advance the mission, vision, pillars, and goals of DaVinci Academy.

Requirements

Valid Minnesota Teaching License, preferred Tier 3 or Tier 4, in elementary education
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience using Google Classroom
Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience
Experience with differentiation
Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures
Show initiative and function as a self-starter

Responsibilities

Demonstrate solid prerequisite knowledge and content pedagogy.
Demonstrate knowledge of students' developmental learning, skills, abilities, special medical or learning needs, and cultural heritage.
Set instructional outcomes aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks with clear learning goals.
Design coherent instruction for rigor, support of learning targets, and differentiation.
Use data to inform planning and instruction.
Establish an environment where interactions reflect respect and rapport with genuine warmth and care and where students are encouraged to take learning risks to develop intellectually.
Implement and support the school's PBIS program and utilize positive strategies to support the social and emotional development of all students.
Ensure standards for student behavior are clear to all students; monitored consistently; and responded to appropriately, successfully, and respectfully.
Plan and coordinate the work of the paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
Provide standards-aligned differentiated instruction to meet all students' needs.
Teach approved Core Knowledge curriculum.
Communicate clear purpose, directions, procedures, and explanations with students, situated within learning, and connected to students' knowledge and experience.
Use questioning and discussion techniques with high-cognitive challenges.
Actively engage students in the learning process.
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning.
Reflect on teaching and accurately assess a lesson's effectiveness.
Maintain accurate student records on learning progress.
Regularly communicate with families regarding instructional programs and student progress via newsletters, notes, phone calls, emails, Infinite Campus, etc.; respond to family concerns to successfully engage families in the instructional program.
Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on effective teaching practices and work to continually improve skills.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, professional activities, and/or organizations.
Display a willingness to be observed on a regular basis and welcome feedback and coaching from colleagues and administration.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the DaVinci Academy community, which includes Faculty, Administration, Staff, Parents, and Students.
Show professionalism through honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and assurance that all students are fairly served, participate in team or departmental decision-making, and fully comply with school regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.