Middle School Math Teacher

Elementary Education Teacher

Thomas Edison Charter School, a K-8 public charter school, is searching for dedicated and committed elementary education teachers looking to make a difference. Preference will be given to certified and experienced candidates who exhibit a passion for teaching in inner-city communities and a strong desire to help students achieve.

The teacher's job is to ensure that all students are learning at a high level and creating a classroom where students are challenged to critically think and problem solve. The instructional process includes plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school goals and objectives, Delaware State Standards and the Common Core State Standards. Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize student time on task. Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies. Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Completes progress reports and trimester report cards, as scheduled. Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information and copies, as required by Administration. Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, interventionists, tutors, and volunteers, as needed. Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals, as appropriate. Demonstrates a strong grasp of content matter. Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum development includes keeping current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Is an active participant in all team meetings, PLC meetings, and planned professional development meetings. Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom management involves developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school. Supervises all assigned students during the school day, inside and (when necessary) outside the school building.

Public relations includes upholding and enforcing board policy, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, appropriate use of PLC planning time, and conference planning time. Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public. Works cooperatively and communicates with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional growth includes continuing professional growth through attendance at PLC meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced courses at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations. Cooperates with the administration in planning and participating in appropriate in-service training programs at a school or district level. Attends all staff, department, and committee meetings, on time, as required.

Student evaluation includes evaluating accomplishment of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students'work, mastery skill check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests and provided on-line assessment tools. Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program, as required by the administration. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Knowledge and skills include working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made. Some knowledge of the school organization and its community. Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages. Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines. Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, rewards and consequences. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree State of Delaware Certificate and Licensure

Application Procedure: Apply online