TEACHER-GENERALIST (3RD GRADE)

About the Role

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential—preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious. This role aligns with Harmony Public Schools’ mission to advance student academic achievement through rigorous instruction, high expectations, and supportive interactions such as home visits, mentoring, and after-hours events. Educators cultivate competencies outlined in the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate, including ambitious planning, passion, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of assigned content area(s) in alignment with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet individual student needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Conduct home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families
• Host and mentor student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills
• Attend and assist with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies as needed
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Take daily attendance
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency in using computers, including software, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephones
• Ability to analyze data

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Light work: may require occasional light lifting
• Nights and weekend activities will occasionally be required
• Position is in a classroom setting with intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing
• Moderate travel is required