Position Summary
Scholar Academies is seeking an outstanding elementary school educator who is passionate about teaching Spanish to native English speakers. Our teachers believe all students should be held to high academic standards. They cultivate a strong culture of achievement, and lead classroom communities where students are engaged and self-motivated. This Spanish Teacher position will be based at DC Scholars PCS in the 2016 - 2017 academic year.
About Scholar Academies
Scholar Academies improves educational equity by directly focusing on turning around low-performing schools. Our network prides itself on a student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving breakthrough results. We lead schools in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Trenton and Memphis.
Your Work
- Plan towards and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom.
- Provide differentiated learning opportunities for every student.
- Set and reinforce clear expectations for student behavior.
- Receive feedback and coaching from school leaders.
- Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
- Reward positive student behavior and hold students accountable using school-wide systems.
- Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including home visits, phone calls to family members, and school-based meetings with families.
Skills and characteristics
- Outstanding instructional skills.
- Demonstrates use of data to inform instructional planning.
- Mastery and enthusiasm for content/subject area.
- The ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement.
- A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards.
- Resilience and professionalism.
- Demonstrates commitment to school transformation.
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
- Exhibits Scholar Academies' core values of Passion + Persistence, High Bar, Trust, Humility & Growth and Hope.
- Reflective and open to feedback and coaching.
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Experience driving student achievement results, preferably in an urban public or charter school.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Must have or be working towards in-state teacher certification
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement within the Scholar Academies network.
- Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
- Weekly professional development sessions
- Maximizing your impact by working in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement.
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