Upper School: 8th Grade Math & Algebra 1 Teacher

Job Summary

The Lead Teacher helps to prepare scholars for the college of their choice and community leadership. The Lead Teacher accomplishes this by delivering instruction and managing the classroom in ways that maximize scholars' academic engagement and outcomes. As such, the Lead Teacher is primarily a scholar-facing role.

Job Goals

• Teach 1 block of Algebra and two blocks of 8th math
• Create rigorous lessons and classroom instruction with a focus on student achievement
• Implement a classroom climate of high expectations that is focused and rewards perseverance through academically challenging materials
• Hold all students accountable to themselves and collaboratively to classmates, while enthusiastically encouraging natural exploration and a love of learning
• Communicate and build strong partnerships with families through phone calls, conferences, and home visits when appropriate
• Use current student data to drive instruction, planning, and decision-making
• Work collaboratively with all Emerald Academy team members to ensure students achieve at high levels
• Develop processes that encourage student self-assessment and self-monitoring
• Document, analyze, and summarize student progress based on both formal and informal assessment measures, in order to communicate with students, parents, and other stakeholders
• Utilize technology to maintain student data and enhance student learning

Qualifications

• Must hold a Tennessee Teacher License for middle grades math with the willingness to add on an Algebra endorsement if not already held
• Must have an active TDOE Teaching License or completed the TDOE Application process for current and active out-of-state license transfer prior to application
• Must meet highly qualified status for area(s) will be teaching
• Must possess a passion for the work itself
• Must thrive in an innovative environment
• Must work collaboratively to form creative solutions
• Must have record of demonstrated expertise in their domain - grade-level, and in teaching literacy
• Must demonstrate a growth mindset - Flexibility to learn new methods and present ideas to improve learning and the school
• Must believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels
• Must commit to being an active part of a staff that will never tire in its efforts to have all our scholars succeed academically

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• School Holidays & Staff Development Days
• Retail – competitive Co. Contribution