Prima - 3rd Grade

About the Role

The Elementary Teacher leads instruction and training of scholars in an assigned classroom and/or grade level(s), working closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
• Employ creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences.
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding.
• Actively and professionally participate in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Serve as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative for scholars, team members, and the community.
• Comply with the organization’s Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Engage in the faith life of scholars and collaborate with team members.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, and parent communication.
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions.
• Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and foster an environment of accountability and celebration of achievement.
• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where scholars are invested in academic excellence and character growth.
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Competencies

• Serving Leader: Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars on campus or during school functions.
• Collaborative Relationships: Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families; seek constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Resource Management: Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, and parent communication.
• Forming Character: Apply classroom management techniques, recognize and reward scholar achievement, and hold scholars accountable to behavioral expectations.
• Academic Excellence: Create a structured learning environment where scholars are invested in their academic and character growth; set and evaluate measurable goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years.
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience; urban experience a plus.
• Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with school teaching platforms and virtual learning technology.
• Proven track record of student achievement results.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.