Middle School Teacher

Job Title: Middle School Teacher (ELA or Science)

2023-2024 School Year

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a community built on trust and love for one another. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring environment that our academy provides.

Our students, staff, and parents are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel they belong and are destined for success.

• We seek a candidate who believes that all children, regardless of their background, can learn and achieve at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in pursuit of excellence for our students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to establish trust and rapport within our school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Accepts responsibility for student achievement.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects appropriate materials for curriculum implementation and adapts to learning styles and abilities.
• Motivates students to achieve their highest potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom and beyond.

Classroom Management:

• Works cooperatively with guardians and generates confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate of high expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on firm, fair, and consistent practices.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for the academy's reputation in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in policy development affecting instruction and conditions of success.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, communication, and administrative tasks.
• Accepts responsibility for personal growth and professional development.
• Conducts oneself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly classroom involving students in upkeep.

Job Goal:

The primary goal of a teacher is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged.

They aim to foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provide necessary guidance and resources for students to succeed.