Teacher K-8

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock (EASW) is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school that focuses on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K-8 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students to excel in high school, college, and beyond by providing a high-quality education, ensuring mastery of the core subjects, and developing the key behaviors required for educational and personal success.

Job Description Summary:

Exalt Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced K-8 Teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven classroom expertise, a deep understanding of content instruction, and a collaborative mindset to support our innovative academic model. As part of a team, the K-8 Teacher will implement our research-based educational design, delivering instruction with explicit instruction across multiple formats, including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of learning.

Why Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?

• We seek to provide competitive pay, satisfying work conditions, and upward mobility to our staff.

• We have the opportunity to change the life trajectory of our students.

• We make a difference serving a high poverty, high English Language Learner population.

• We are in the 10 percent of the state for academic growth of our students, recognized and awarded for outstanding academic growth achievement.

• We have a team-teaching environment where teachers and coaches work closely together to plan and deliver instruction.

• Our teachers are trained and developed by some of the most prominent, talented coaches in the nation within their respective areas of expertise.

• We are implementing a research-based, data-driven, best-practices academic design.

• We believe in the continuous learning and improvement of all members of our team.

Qualified candidates must possess the following attributes:

• Successfully manage classrooms with high student engagement and achievement using positive behavior management and restorative practices.

• Hold high expectations for all students, meeting them where they are to help them reach their full potential.

• Embrace innovative teaching, homogenous groupings, creative lesson planning, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

• A strong focus on data-driven decision-making, with comfort using frequent assessments to measure student learning.

• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by fostering curiosity, motivation, and self-discipline.

• Build strong relationships with families through parental involvement, and open communication.

• Effectively manage time and workload.

• Reflect on performance, share strengths and areas for growth, and continuously improve.

• Collaborate with diverse teams, valuing different perspectives and working closely together.

• Take responsibility for student learning and achievement.

• Believe all students can learn regardless of their current performance level.

• Be open to frequent coaching, observation, and instructional modeling

Duties:

• Be well prepared to deliver high quality engaging instruction with urgency.

• Attend all mandated orientations, training sessions, and professional development programs.

• Provide high-quality instruction for the assigned grade level throughout the 200-day school year.

• Collaborate with parents through discussions and planning to support student learning and growth.

• Engage in school initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and the advancement of the school’s mission.

• Carry out teaching and/or managerial responsibilities as assigned by Leadership Team.

Education Requirements:

• Appropriate Arkansas licensure and certification is preferred, not required.

• 1-3 Years Classroom Teaching Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Teaching certification is preferred, not required

Technical Skills:

• Adequate in using technology in education.

• Skilled in analyzing student data to enhance instruction and improve programs.

• Some familiarity with instructional technology equipment, software, hardware and networked systems preferable.

Applications must be accompanied by a resume, and a copy of degree and/or licensure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000