Via - 5th Grade ELA

HOPE Christian Schools•Racine, WI

12h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal, the Lead Teacher leads instruction and training of scholars in the classroom and/or assigned grade levels. The role works closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to support academic success and character development. The teacher develops and implements instruction, assesses and tracks scholar progress, maintains records, supports school activities and recruitment, and helps establish a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment. The position also requires serving as a biblical role model and complying with the school's Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.
At least 1–3 years of teaching experience.
Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
Proven track record of student achievement results.
Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable.
Maturing Christ-follower who regularly participates in a local church and faith-growing habits and communities, and who aligns with and desires to advance the organization’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Urban teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of long-range educational and organizational goals.
Use creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning.
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to assess mastery and identify misunderstandings.
Participate professionally in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events.
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside regular school hours.
Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
Serve as a biblical role model and representative of Open Sky Education to scholars, team members, and the community.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with team members.
Provide vigilant supervision for scholars’ physical safety and well-being on and off campus during school functions.
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families, and seek constructive feedback and professional development to improve teaching skills.
Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance, behavior, achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communications, and textbooks.
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions; hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations.
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
Establish a positive, structured, achievement-oriented learning environment that supports academic excellence and character growth.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments.
Perform other duties as requested or required.