Full Time Explore Teacher (Art, Music, Drama, Technology, Movement/Dance)
A Polaris Charter Academy educator will:
Effectively build a positive classroom culture that promotes self-discipline
Design and implement cross-curricular units of study that utilize active pedagogy and expeditionary learning
Plan and implement creative, organized and engaging lessons based on the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Differentiate instruction to support all students in the learning process
Plan, support, and collaborate with fellow educators and staff
Utilize the readers and writers workshop approach to teaching literacy
Provide an inviting, exciting learning environment
An ideal candidate is someone who:
Has demonstrated strong classroom and time management skills
Is committed to meeting the needs of every child in a diverse population and has demonstrated success working with urban students
Believes every child can learn and reach high levels of academic achievement
Has a clear understanding of curriculum, instruction, and child development
Has a proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to his/her own learning and professional development
Has experience designing and implementing readers and writers workshop within a balanced literacy curriculum
Has the capacity to teach mathematics and science using inquiry-based and hands-on methodology
Believes children can make a significant contribution to the school, community, and the world
Understands that family involvement is integral to student success
Wants to be part of an organized, professional learning community
Is a self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced, start-up environment that requires flexible roles
Applicants should possess the following knowledge and experience:
A degree in education or equivalent
Three or more years of classroom teaching experience
Teaching certification is required
Those interested in the Kindergarten and Primary positions should have background and experience in early childhood.
State endorsement to teach in content area (math, social studies, science, language arts) for middle school grades (5th — 8th).
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