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 recordkeeping, 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