Job Title:
3rd Grade Teacher
Supervisor Job Title:
Principal
Employment Status:
Full-time; 10-month
FLSA Status:
Salary The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.
Essential Functions
The 1st Grade Teacher will create a warm and welcoming school culture that is driven by student achievement, growth, and commitment to students in an urban environment.
Responsibilities:
- Implement Universal’s curriculum and instructional strategies and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency.
- Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments.
- Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
- Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences.
- Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
- Perform related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Valid PA Certification Bachelor’s degree
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals.
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
- A belief that all students should be held to high standards.
- A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
- Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom.
- Demonstrates commitment to Universal’s mission and success.
- Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
- Participates in training and professional development activities.
- Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating with peers.
- Abides by applicable Universal Companies policies and procedures and state and federal education regulations.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
The Universal Family of Charter Schools
adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
50000.00 To 80000.00 (USD) Annually
