Elementary School Teacher
3 days ago
Milwaukee
Job Description Summary Teachers at Malaika Early Learning Center are held to the highest standards and are required to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, while facilitating developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote optimal physical, social/emotional, and intellectual growth of young children. Duties The teacher’s duties include but are not limited to the following: • Develop a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment so that all students are invested in their academic excellence, social/emotional growth, and character development, and can fulfill their potential., • Provide for the physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.)., • Evaluate individual student academic progress and achievement through regular and varied assessments., • Develop student learning objectives and professional practice goals that reflect the needs of your students and your own learning on their behalf., • Use an effective system for tracking student progress and mastery of curricular objectives for each unit and throughout the school year., • Maintain frequent communication with parents/caregivers regarding student growth and achievement, including at least two Parent-Teacher Conferences over the course of the year., • Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of scope/sequence set by the curriculum, state standards and other learning standards., • Routinely collaborate with colleagues in developing, delivering and reflecting on lesson plans, student centered goals, and instruction in order to recognize growth/achievement and address gaps in growth/achievement accordingly., • Use a variety of teaching strategies to promote learning across all developmental and academic domains., • Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students through a variety of differentiation strategies., • Integrate technology appropriately to support student learning., • Utilize positive, developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies and demonstrate responses to behaviors that are respectful to the integrity of each child., • Maintain student records as required by Malaika Early Learning Center., • Attend school activities/events and serve on event committees., • Participate in professional development trainings and collaborate with colleagues to integrate best practices for continuous improvement., • Comply with requirements related to partnerships with contracted services such as First Stage, Wehr Nature Center, and Title I Services., • Assist with student recruitment efforts as requested., • Other duties as directed by the Site Director. Requirements • At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting, • Strong instructional and classroom management skills, • Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge, • Bachelor’s degree required., • Head Start experience (preferred), • Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education, • Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, • Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children standards, • Knowledge of Common Core State Standards, • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards Nice To Haves • Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License, preferred (Early Childhood, birth- age 8, prioritized) preferred Benefits Medical and Dental (Malaika pays 70% of premiums) Vision (Voluntary) 403 b retirement plan PTO AFLAC (Voluntary) 11 paid holidays $15,000 life insurance policy (Free) Potential for monthly bonuses due to our 5 star Youngstar rating Professional Development opportunities