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Position Summary
Scholar Academies is seeking outstanding elementary educators who are passionate about teaching mathematics. Our teachers believe all students should be held to high academic standards. They cultivate a strong culture of achievement, and lead classroom communities where students are engaged and self-motivated. This Upper Elementary Math Teacher position will be based at one of our Washington DC schools in the 2015 - 2016 academic year.
About Scholar Academies
Scholar Academies improves educational equity by directly focusing on turning around low-performing schools. Our network prides itself on a student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving breakthrough results. We lead schools in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Trenton and Memphis.
Instruction and Classroom Management
- Provide excellent mathematics instruction, and make every minute count in your classroom by using Scholar Academies’ proven systems
- Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement
- Embrace and act on consistent feedback from school leaders who are experts on curriculum and instruction, school climate and special education
- Collaborate with other teachers to design and continuously improve instruction
- Provide differentiated learning opportunities for every student
- Reward positive student behavior, and hold students accountable using school-wide systems
- Provide additional academic support to students after school for at least one hour per week
Family Engagement and Communication
- Develop strong relationships with family members to support student learning
- Participate in school-wide family engagement activities including home visits, phone calls to family members, and school-based meetings with families
Skills and Characteristics
- Outstanding instructional and management skills
- Passion for mathematics, and mastery of this subject area
- Ability to motivate diverse students and cultivate a strong culture of achievement
- Demonstrated use of data to inform instructional planning
- Enthusiasm and openness to continuous feedback and coaching
- Unshakeable belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
- Genuine interest in family engagement, and ability to communicate effectively with parents
- Personal alignment with Scholar Academies' core values
- Demonstrated commitment to school transformation
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Experience driving student achievement results, preferably in an urban public or charter school
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Must have or be working towards in-state teacher certification
The Rewards
- Competitive salary based on experience and education
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits packages
- Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions from Scholar Academies
- Weekly internal professional development sessions
- A laptop for your professional and personal use
- Opportunities for career advancement within the growing Scholar Academies network
- Professional connections with expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
- Satisfaction of working in a school that is raising the bar for student achievement