[25-26] Charleston, SC Teacher (K-2)

Movement School is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

General Summary

Our teachers lead in developing the mind and character of our students.
All teachers are provided with a best-in-class, research-based curriculum for all subjects. Each Friday at Movement School is a half-day for students, allowing teachers time for weekly professional development related to data analysis, management, and instruction.

Instructional

• Demonstrate a drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school
• Support character development and positive school culture
• Develop genuine relationships with students and families
• Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with your co-teacher, colleagues, and school staff
• Work collaboratively to develop unit and lesson plans that are standards-based and reflect the individual levels and needs of all students within the classroom
• Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning
• Implement curriculum resources effectively
• Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to guide instruction
• Effectively communicate student data to students and parents
• Analyze classroom and individual student data and design responsive student interventions
• Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation/feedback meetings, and other development meetings throughout the year
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Principal

Student Culture

• Follows all guidelines of the School Wide Behavior Plan when addressing students behavior.
• Supports PBIS throughout the school
• Works with grade level team and leaders to establish and implement behavior modification plans.
• Works with the team in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Take responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

General School Requirements

• Attend all meetings concerning students.
• Attend all afterschool and evening events listed on the staff calendar
• Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
• Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
• Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
• Properly supervise students during assigned duties
• Arrive to meetings and professional development prepared with tools and mindsets necessary to be a lifelong learner