Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Category : School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried Employees

Classification : FTE 1.0

Job Location : Onsite

Starting salary : $43,800 - $74,520+, plus a sign-on stipend of $2,000 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To : Director of Teaching & Learning

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten is Responsible for instructing elementary school students from grades Kindergarten . Create a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in courses of study such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science and create a well-rounded comprehensive instructional program. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and / or program to which assigned
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and / or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content
• Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
• Promotes a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and / or PowerSchool
• Via Schoology, ensure all online class resources are current
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
• Participate in professional development meetings / clusters providing student work when requested.
• Implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Develop and work on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
• Utilize student achievement data to address strengths and weaknesses of students and guide instructional decisions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
• Supervise student activities, which may include :

o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day

o Breakfast and / or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule

Accountabilities

Engagement Activities

Volunteer activities

3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Teachers may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

Required activities :

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Work Environment / Conditions

Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants

Duties may occasionally be performed :

For details on the benefits program go to : https : / / www.hcpak12.org / Page / 136

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https : / / www.hcpak12.org / careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.