Teacher, Middle School - All Subjects

Charlotte Lab School • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Charlotte Lab School Teacher will have responsibilities in support of Labs instructional vision: Design & deliver personalized and engaging curriculum aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study; Use the Workshop Model to facilitate instruction for students in whole class, small, and differentiated groups; Write and execute interdisciplinary challenge-based curriculum aligned with Labs Quest model; Integrate technology into daily classroom instruction when relevant; Collect, analyze, and utilize formative assessment to inform instructional decisions and practices; Evaluate & assess students using standards based learning progressions; Support students metacognitive development by including them in self-assessment and self-reflection activities; Monitor student progress through tracking of content mastery, Labs defined work habits, and student learning portfolios; Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance; Participate actively in Labs community activities, in support of Labs instructional, community-building, fundraising, family recruitment, and hiring efforts; Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process; Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment; Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success. Charlotte Lab School Teacher will also have responsibilities in support of Labs vision for students social-emotional learning: Serve as an advisor to a small group of students; in this role: Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum; Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory; Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory; Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons; Provide regular updates and communication with advisees families; Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester; Operate as liaison between advisees families and the school.

Requirements

• Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above
• Hold a Bachelor's degree from a four year institution
• Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, teaching diverse populations

Nice To Haves

• Are fully licensed or willing to obtain North Carolina K-5, 6-8 and/or 9-12 teacher licensure
• Have a least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
• Have experience teaching relevant grade range and content area
• Have an advanced degree in a related field
• Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite
• Possess strong classroom management skills
• Are exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
• Have experience with standards based grading
• Have dual-certification to teach a core content area and: Exceptional Children Academically Gifted students English as a Second Language
• Demonstrate commitment to Labs vision, mission, and growth
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence
• Possess excellent written communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with diverse students, colleagues, and families
• Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role
• Display unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team
• Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment
• Are independent thinkers
• Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset
• Have a willingness to take instructional risks
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity
• Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills
• Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Design & deliver personalized and engaging curriculum aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study
• Use the Workshop Model to facilitate instruction for students in whole class, small, and differentiated groups
• Write and execute interdisciplinary challenge-based curriculum aligned with Labs Quest model
• Integrate technology into daily classroom instruction when relevant
• Collect, analyze, and utilize formative assessment to inform instructional decisions and practices
• Evaluate & assess students using standards based learning progressions
• Support students metacognitive development by including them in self-assessment and self-reflection activities
• Monitor student progress through tracking of content mastery, Labs defined work habits, and student learning portfolios
• Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance
• Participate actively in Labs community activities, in support of Labs instructional, community-building, fundraising, family recruitment, and hiring efforts
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process
• Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment
• Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students
• Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum
• Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory
• Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory
• Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons
• Provide regular updates and communication with advisees families
• Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester
• Operate as liaison between advisees families and the school

Benefits

• medical insurance for the employee, with voluntary dental and vision plans, and spouse/family coverage
• access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and childcare expenses
• opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan
• Employees have the opportunity to earn 10 PTO days each year (1/month)
• Full time Charlotte Lab School faculty members also receive priority in the student admissions process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees