What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grades 3-4, Developing Classroom Teacher (Elementary School) position at The Intergenerational Schools?
Developing Stage Classroom Teacher (3-4)
Students are thriving and our schools are transforming the school experience across Cleveland because: Intergenerational learning is part of everything we do, multiage classrooms of teachers and learners lead our schools, small class size allows relationships to flourish, we teach and learn in a workshop setting, and social emotional learning is at the heart of all we do!
Essential Duties Responsibilities
- Support of the school's mission, vision, core values, goals and policies
- Interact and communicate respectfully with all stakeholders
- Establish a classroom culture of high expectations and compassion for all children
- Follow the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators and the Ohio Standards of the Teaching Profession
- Lead a multiage group of students in grades 3-4 using the model-adopted curriculums to guide daily instruction including: Responsive Classroom, TCRWP Reading and Writing Units of Study, Words their Way, Bridges and Number Corner Implementation of the Ohio Standards of Learning in mathematics and language arts according to the provided curriculum map
- Effectively deliver, and in some instances design, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that reflect observations and goals of individual children
- Ensure the success of each student through clear and consistent record keeping, differentiated instruction, and timely and specific individual feedback
- Work with colleagues and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment
- Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices
- Facilitate parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress
- Keep the classroom environment organized and safe
- Engage regularly in professional learning opportunities to better instruction
- Maintain consistent, reliable, dependable attendance and a professional attitude
- Devote full attention and time to teaching responsibilities and such other duties as may be assigned
Required Skills Mindsets
- Passionate about urban education and our mission
- Intense desire to understand students and design individualized instruction Believe ALL students can learn
- Commitment to use data to drive instruction
- Willingness to learn to teach a multi-age/grade classroom using a workshop model
- Sees value in teaching and learning in an intergenerational environment (multi-age, community members, etc.)
- Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching practices
- Receptive to feedback and desire to continuously learn and grow professionally
- Personable and able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Education or equivalent experience
- Ohio Early Childhood PK-3 with 4-5 generalist, Middle Childhood 4-9 License or working towards teacher licensure
- Experience working in schools or with students
- Satisfies the BCI and FBI background checks
Benefits Salary
- Starting Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000 (with licensure)
- Comprehensive Healthcare and HSA
- State Retirement STRS
- Professional Learning includes coaching and tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Cleveland, OH 44104 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,000 - $50,000
