Franklin Road Academy is Hiring a Lower School Long Term Substitute Teacher – 2nd grade Near Nashville, TN
Job Location: USA-TN-Nashville Position Type: Full-time (anticipated September – November 2024) Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in education and/or teacher certification required Job Description And QualificationsThe lower school is searching for a long-term substitute 2nd grade classroom teacher with a collaborative spirit and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The preferred candidate will have at least two years of teaching experience in a lower school environment. A strong knowledge base of literacy and math instruction and experience using multiple types of data are essential in this position. Responsibilities
Develop appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials and teach assigned curriculum to all students in class, with ability to use data to drive instructional decisions and provide differentiated lessons as needed
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning environment
Establish positive and effective rapport with students and create a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning while exhibiting those qualities themselves
Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students
Collaborate with co-workers for the purpose of improving the overall quality of instruction and student learning
Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on student academic progress and behavior through progress reports, report cards, conferences, and weekly parent communication
Meet after school weekly with grade-level colleagues and academic coaches to review student data to guide differentiated instructional decisions and lesson planning
Serve on various committees to ensure functionality of the school (Vertical Teams, Committees, etc.)
Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities