Second Grade Teacher

Second Grade Teacher

Position Summary

To plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages scholars to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mission vision and goals of Heritage Academy.

• Promote and adhere to Heritage Academy policies and procedures.

• Invest in the scholars well-being health and safety physically/socially/emotionally for ultimate academic excellence.

• Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.

• Maintain a growth mindset toward scholar learning teaching practice and personal/collective professional development.

• Plan prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.

• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Observe and evaluate scholars performance and development.

• Assign and grade class work homework tests and assignments.

• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars progress and development.

• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws policies and regulations.

• Communicate necessary information regularly to scholars colleagues and parents regarding scholar progress and needs.

• Assume responsibility for meeting classroom and school-wide scholar performance goals.

• Reflect on teaching practices and strive to improve professional competence and scholar proficiency.

• Participate in department school and parent meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Competencies & Strengths

Education: Bachelors degree required; Graduate degree preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a teacher preferred

Special Skills:

• A Bachelors degree in Education or related field.

• Teaching certificate preferred.

• Ability to enforce high standards of behavior dress and character in oneself and with students.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Professional and friendly disposition

• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear and operate a computer hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work Environment: Typical office environment is expected occasional exposure to outdoor weather.

This description reflects managements assignment of essential function; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Experience:

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