Via - 4th Grade Teacher

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed

Competencies

• Serving Leader
• Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
• Collaborative Relationships
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Resource Management
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
• Filling Character
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development

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
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results