The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.
Cross Trainers Academy is seeking a High School English/Literature Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The High School English Literature Teacher will build upon the grammar and language arts foundation students have learned in lower grade levels to improve their reading proficiency and comprehension, expand their knowledge of literature, and cultivate their writing skills.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm & Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm.
LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide English/Literature instruction to 9th-12th grade students with a focus on building and strengthening student literacy skills in both reading and writing. This includes vocabulary, grammar, composition, and literature.
Collaborate with the high school academic teachers and middle school reading and writing teachers in planning and delivering quality curriculum and instruction.
Examine student qualitative and quantitative literacy skills data (student reading and writing samples, district and state assessment/test scores) to plan instruction and deliver targeted instruction.
Collaborate with SNSP (Special Education) and Learning Support teachers to provide grade-level instruction to struggling readers and writers, including ACT skills prep.
Embody and demonstrate a Christ-like character, consistently enforcing school-wide core values with an emphasis on academic development, ensuring that students exhibit the same values
Focus on instruction and adolescent development
Responsible for communicating and collaborating with parents and other staff members to ensure each scholar is making academic and social progress.
Engage students in learning process and implement effective classroom management practices
Attend and participate in scheduled devotionals, staff in-service, and parent meetings.
Maintain a neat, organized and engaging classroom environment, as well as keep accurate records
Fill in when needed for additional roles such as lunch, recess or dismissal monitors
Use technology, as needed, to fulfill use of the curriculum, classroom projection system, online gradebook and attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a relevant area of study (Education, English, literature)
Teacher certification in 6-12 English preferred, but not initially required (we are a Milwaukee Choice School - candidates have 3 years to complete this)
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families
Competent in the following platforms/programs: PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, IXL (English)
Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, communication, and data collection
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian school environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
PREFERRED:
Experience in an urban teaching environment preferred
Track record of closing the achievement gap, making gains greater than 1AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE:
$47,200-$77,000, based on experience/credentials
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts with employer match
Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401K with generous employer contribution
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Health Club Reimbursement
Education Assistance
Free onsite parking
Free meal available during shift
Business casual/casual dress
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.
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