Grades K-2 Teacher (24-25)

2023-2024 School Year

Primary Responsibility

The K-2 grade teacher will ensure student proficiency in all subject areas following BIA Charter School's selected curriculum. Teachers collaborate with their colleagues to develop personalized lesson plans and projects for delivery in the Gold Standard Project-Based Learning format. The teacher is accountable for academic and emotional growth and communicating effectively with parents, students, and school leadership. Teachers report to the Associate Head of School.

Effective classroom instruction

• Ensure mastery of content in all subjects with a diverse elementary school student population using a personalized learning approach
• Engage in the development and delivery of instruction through the Project-Based Learning approach
• Deliver web-based computer coding curriculum
• Provide instruction and coaching for students as they move towards proficiency in the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, such as collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking and communication
• Create rigorous and engaging instructional plans and prepare materials and classrooms for instructional activities
• Employ a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies and instruments including the i-Ready benchmark assessments
• Systematically gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students & parents
• Engage in academic and behavioral goal setting process with students
• Make lessons, projects and grading transparent to students and parents
• Creative a positive classroom climate and support a school culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and caring
• Create and implement behavior and academic intervention plans when necessary

Personal professional growth

• Participate in all school-sponsored professional development programs
• Reflect on teaching practices and seeking appropriate help and support from the leadership team and colleagues
• Work with colleagues on Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) to improve student achievement by sharing assessment data and planning
• Support paraprofessionals, practicum students, and any other team members in their professional growth especially with regards to supporting all members of the team to deliver high-quality instruction through Blended learning and Project Based Learning.
• Mentor new or established teachers as needed

Work with Family Stakeholders

• Proactively communicate with and seek input from family and/or guardians.
• Involve community stakeholders in learning experiences for students, when appropriate

Other

• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Attend and participate in all staff, committee, and grade level meetings
• Abide by all state and federal mandates
• Utilize technology platforms and resources adopted by Brookhaven Innovation Academy
• Duties as assigned by Head of School

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent major from an accredited university
• Hold or be eligible for GA Professional Standards Commission Certification in P-5 Early Childhood Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,955.00 - $95,146.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norcross, GA 30071: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person