Long-term Substitute Teacher (1st grade)

Muddy Creek Charter School • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

Muddy Creek Charter School is looking for a dynamic elementary teacher who can inspire and engage students in a place/project-based learning environment, using the local community and environment to teach academic concepts, while emphasizing hand-on learning experiences. We offer a joyful and creative educational experience where engaged students practice the skills they will need to be effective citizens and stewards in the future. The successful candidate for this position will be an inspirational and passionate educator with the ability to deliver an inquiry-based, academic program. This educator will cultivate cognitive skills while guiding students to appreciate the arts, their environment, their community and to learn through work and play.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon Elementary Teaching License.
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire.
• Physical and Mental stamina to be able to keep up with high-energy, academically varied students.

Responsibilities

• Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045).
• Understanding of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing, and ability to seek resources to continuously develop and integrate curriculum over time.
• Ability to work with a team of teachers and aides to structure curriculum and plan lessons based upon the School mission, vision, academic goals and objectives.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently to implement lessons based upon the school’s goals and objectives.
• Attend required curriculum planning sessions and professional development prior to school opening, and ongoing at regular intervals as determined by need throughout the year.
• Provide high-quality instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for using outdoor space as a classroom, experiential learning opportunities, and scientific exploration.
• Develop and implement innovative methods and industry best-practices for providing instruction to students.
• Ensure curriculum, intervention plans, and instructional decisions are culturally relevant, neurodiverse-affirming, and do not disempower others or reinforce stereotypes.
• Collaborate with Special Education teacher, 504 coordinator, RTI coordinator, service providers, 504, and IEP teams to identify and implement effective accommodations, modifications, interventions, and specially designed instruction.
• Demonstrate strong skills in classroom presentation and management including excellent organizational skills.
• Engage strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to build and maintain an environment for students that emphasizes community and is structured for engaged student learning.
• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, including referral, intervention, and planning phases as needed.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the School board.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree