3rd Grade Teacher - The Edge Academy

About the role

The Edge Academy seeks a dynamic and dedicated 3rd Grade Classroom School Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing an academically rigorous and supportive learning environment that fosters student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Responsibilities

• Encourage daily attendance through engaging instruction and student/family communication.
• Deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons utilizing only resources, online programs and instructional materials provided by Performance Academies.
• Address achievement levels, articulate clear appropriate learning goals and align lessons with state standards.
• Implement teaching strategies that support diverse learning needs, including differentiated instruction and interventions as appropriate.
• Provide a balanced and comprehensive approach to core subjects, including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with an emphasis on inquiry-based and experiential learning.
• Maintain a clean inviting classroom, by providing interesting, engaging instruction that is well thought out and planned.
• Implement Character Education daily and post student work.
• Use of content knowledge and research-based instructional strategies to help students meet rigorous academic standards.
• Monitor, support, and provide feedback regarding online usage of curriculum resources.
• Ensure that all appropriate field trip forms are signed, dated, turned into the office with appropriate written consent from parents/guardians for every child attending field trip.
• Teach and communicate challenging learning expectations for all students.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and supports students' social and emotional development as well as promoting fairness in the classroom.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom events, and school activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness, curriculum knowledge, and pedagogical skills.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and school outreach activities aimed at building a supportive and inclusive school community.
• Adhere to all Performance Academies policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid state certification in Education or the ability to obtain certification.
• Proven success in working with K-8 grade students in a classroom setting, particularly in diverse and inclusive environments.
• Strong understanding of child development, pedagogical theory, and best practices in education.
• Proficiency with digital tools and platforms related to classroom instruction and assessment.
• Commitment to using Performance Academies’ instructional resources exclusively in curriculum delivery.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make sound educational decisions.
• Work in a diverse educational setting and understand the community and student demographics.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related components actively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, and parents.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development, pedagogical theory, and best practices in education.
• Proficiency with digital tools and platforms related to classroom instruction and assessment.
• Commitment to using Performance Academies’ instructional resources exclusively in curriculum delivery.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make sound educational decisions.
• Work in a diverse educational setting and understand the community and student demographics.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related components actively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, and parents.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time