Teacher.Grade 3

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. The Teacher utilizes current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement structured lessons to instruct K12 students. At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Requirements

Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements Required
Excellent writing and communication skills
Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner
Student Management
Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field Preferred

Responsibilities

Instruct students in an in-person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.
Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
Utilizes instructional technology, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to enhance student learning.
Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
May require teacher to be bilingual in English and Spanish, to pass a Spanish language proficiency screener, and to attend annual bilingual teacher trainings.