Middle School ELA Teacher

Educational Empowerment Group • Akron, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School ELA Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that align with state learning and common core standards. This role involves integrating technology and online tools to create engaging and relevant learning experiences for students, focusing not only on subject matter but also on developing 21st-century skills and the ability to apply knowledge to real-world problems. The teacher will foster a student-centric, holistic learning environment that models tolerance, global awareness, and reflective practice. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, collaborating with colleagues and parents, and participating in school activities and professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area
• NCLB Highly Qualified
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications
• Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check

Nice To Haves

• Information, media and technology savvy
• Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students’ needs
• Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area
• Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards.
• Use computers and other technology provided to assist students.
• Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning.
• Develop classroom experiences that teach students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real-world problems.
• Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills.
• Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
• Create engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners.
• Utilize learning data and tools for using the data; content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.
• Understand, accept, and abide by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.
• Model tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and model the behaviors expected from students.
• Prepare instructional lesson plans as directed.
• Administer all standardized tests as directed.
• Keep accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
• Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
• Deploy sound classroom management techniques.
• Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public.
• Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.
• Follow all corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development workshops/programs.
• Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level