Middle/High School Teacher, Math

At Mighty Oak Academy

Portland, Louisville, KY

ABOUT US

Mighty Oak Academy is a community private school that is seeking to build a new educational model that focuses on the whole child. Mighty Oak Academy believes education is more than just academics and strives to work with our families to help both our students and families empower the whole child. We believe this whole child approach can help students on the path to becoming lifelong learners and families on the path to self-actualization and healing. At the heart of everything is community. We say we are building a community and school just happens to be a part of it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Math Middle/High School Teacher reports to the Instructional Coach and is responsible for leading his/her own instruction in math for grades 6 – 9. The Middle/High School math teacher will also be responsible for having a home room and providing instruction in science and social studies for his/her homeroom class. Teachers are tone setters for the school and responsible for high quality instruction, culture building within and across classrooms. The culture at Mighty Oak is centered around academics and community. Teachers are expected to participate in learning about the community as well as community events and programs to better understand their students and help build a culture of love and empowerment. Teachers will also need to be able to deeply integrate academics, social emotional learning and health in their classrooms daily.

RESPONSIBLIITES

• Annual, weekly, and daily instructional planning tailored to the needs of each student
• Instructional delivery in large group, small group, and individualized formats
• Regular assessment and analysis of quantitative and qualitative student data with the goal of tailoring responsive instruction and support
• Collaboration with other teachers to practice skills and jointly problem solve
• Partner with instructional support team, behavioral support team and other related service providers to provide personalized supports for students with identified needs
• Regular meetings with and outreach to families, including weekly documentation and notes
• Participation in reflection and coaching, both 1:1 with the Instructional Coach and in group context with colleagues
• Active participation in the ongoing design and implementation of the MOA model through research, curriculum collaboration, engagement with school and organizational leadership, and focused professional development
• Partnering with families and facilitate ongoing opportunities for family engagement
• · Facilitate classes daily with students at different levels of learning abilities.
• · Create, write, and teach lesson plans that are skill level appropriate,
• · Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• · Create a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses project-based learning.
• · Participate in community building both in and out of the classroom for example leading a family style lunch group that helps foster social emotional skills.
• · Use the school’s social emotional learning techniques for encouraging the social emotional development of children that builds a healthy, safe, loving school environment.
• · Manage classrooms effectively so that children feel loved, safe and want to learn.
• · Work onsite daily, with students.
• · Participate in school identified professional development program.
• · Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues.
• · Learn and teach STEM programs and curriculum.
• · Use assessment data to plan and deliver instruction.
• · Work with school team to develop and implement school vision and goals.
• · Duties outside the classroom which may include, dismissal, field trips, hallway.

QUALIFICATIONS

• · You have a bachelor’s degree
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher and hold deep and diverse instructional competence
• You have a track record of helping children from at-risk backgrounds achieve incredible things
• Your work demonstrates a practice of creating transformative classroom culture for all kids. You take proactive steps to build an equitable classroom practice
• You enthusiastically utilize data to understand what a student needs and can personalize instruction accordingly
• You believe in the science of reading and a balanced literacy approach
• You are eager to engage students in student-led and/or project-based learning opportunities
• You have a parent- and family-centered mindset
• You recognize the multidimensional needs of children and families, because in your own way, you’ve been trying to weave education, health, and family support services together for your students
• You are unafraid of diversity and engage confidently across differences.
• You are kind, humble, and collaborative

A Plus if…

• · You have a teaching certification (it does not need to be Kentucky certification)
• · You have ties to the Portland or West End Louisville neighborhoods

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. We are located in an old three-story building with no elevator. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. We have structured our compensation to provide the most level of flexibility as well as appreciation for the work educators perform. All our positions are hourly. Our school year for staff starts at the beginning of August and goes through early June. We build planning and break times into the daily schedule. Staff are scheduled to work 8 hours a day 5 days a week. Staff can accrue up to 15 days PTO throughout the year. We also offer a set number of holidays throughout the year; these do not include winter break and spring break. If staff wish to be paid over non holiday breaks when school is closed, they can take PTO. We strive to provide a highly competitive hourly wage paired with PTO, holiday pay and health care to form a generous compensation package. Starting hourly rates for this role are based on qualifications and experience on the following scale:

· Bachelors Degree - no teaching certification $22

· Bachelors Degree - teaching certification $24

· Bachelors Degree - Teaching certification minimum 5 years experience $26

· Masters Degree - teaching certification $28

· Masters Degree - Teaching Certification minimum 5 years experience $30

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person