Immediate openings for Strong PA Certified K-8 Classroom Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Teaching Staff-K-8 - With Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job Summary

Plans and teaches their subject area, following the course scope and sequence. Provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses. Uses real-life applications and simulations to instruct students in analyzing and interpreting the material presented. Instructs students in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology applications, including pertinent software, in developing lessons; uses formal and informal classroom and LEA assessments.

Essential Functions

• Assesses students' skill levels and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Provides instruction in respective subject area.
• Provides students with instruction emphasizing real-life applications and simulations.
• Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.
• Provides technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications.
• Provides students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.
• Provides instruction that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
• Creates a classroom environment in which students have access to subject-related materials that address their needs and interests.
• Collaborates with staff members within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program
• Attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Maintains attendance, grade, and other required records.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• PA Certification
• Must live in the tri-state area

Certificates/Licenses

Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the respective grade level, and endorsements in the respective subject area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles, practices and methods of grade level education.
• subject-specific expertise.
• the contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level.
• critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• the theories and principles of child growth and development.
• state standards and performance levels.
• the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems.
• authentic performance assessment principles.

Demonstrated ability to:

• assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs.
• use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
• facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction, driven by student needs.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

WE BELIEVE THAT:
Our students can become anything they aspire to be through positive parental involvement, a collaborative staff, academically enriched student engagement, and administrative support.

Education takes a village.
Accountability is for EVERYONE (staff, students, teachers, parents,
and the community).

We should provide a consistent, fair, and nurturing environment for our school community.
With proper planning and a positive attitude, anything is possible.

Company Description

WE BELIEVE THAT:\r\nOur students can become anything they aspire to be through positive parental involvement, a collaborative staff, academically enriched student engagement, and administrative support. \r\n\r\n Education takes a village. \r\n Accountability is for EVERYONE (staff, students, teachers, parents, \r\n and the community). \r\n\r\nWe should provide a consistent, fair, and nurturing environment for our school community. \r\nWith proper planning and a positive attitude, anything is possible.