Elementary Teacher

Job Summary:

Teachers at Community Roots Academy are responsible for planning and organizing learning material as well as instructing students in a project-based learning environment. Teachers guide students through the learning process and encourage them to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, charter requirements, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Adapt to distance learning and other conditions related to global phenomena/issues.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning activities
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Support team goals as developed in the PLC. Work collaboratively with grade level and subject matter teams toward highly rigorous expectations for students.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field of teaching
• California State secondary teaching credential and CLAD certification
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, charter, district and state.
• COVID-19 vaccine

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Ingrid Beaty (Elementary School Director) and Jeremy Cavallaro (Executive Director of Education)