K-5 Teacher-ToPFA

About the role

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. This individual will be expected to utilize Performance Academies' resources exclusively in the design and delivery of instruction, ensuring that curriculum delivery aligns with the academy's mission of excellence in education.

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.
• Participate in student retention, recruitment, and enrollment efforts at the request of the Principal or Superintendent.
• Employ data and assessment to personalize instruction for student needs, helping students fill gaps and see their growth.
• Develop lesson plans from the approved curriculum using a variety of techniques and visual aids, creative projects, and technology to engage students in their learning.
• 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.
• Utilize curriculum maps and pacing guides in lesson planning.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
• Acts as a catalyst in continuous academic improvement.
• 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.
• Show evidence of using classroom instructional time effectively.
• Reach minimum established levels of academic achievement, including, but not necessarily limited to: at least one year of academic growth based on value added assessments such as pre and post-testing with the NWEA MAP and acceptable passage rates on the state mandated test of at least 60% or higher in all subjects taught if teaching a state mandated testing grade.
• 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.
• Actively participate in school-wide events, faculty meetings, and committees to contribute to the overall academic and cultural goals of the school.
• 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