Haaku Community Academy Hiring for Elementary School Teacher -Southern NM near Grants Job at New Mexico Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for creating an instructional program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Provides students with experiences which integrate the affective dimensions of learning by establishing effective rapport with students, and their parents and by assisting students in developing positive feelings toward themselves and others.

Essential Duties, functions & Responsibilities

• The Elementary Teacher plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and complies with HCA’s education standards the POA Board of Education goals and objectives
• The Elementary Teacher guides the learning process toward the achievement of HCA’s curriculum goals
• The Elementary Teacher establishes clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects in harmony with curriculum goals and communicates the objectives to students
• The Elementary Teacher employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• The Elementary Teacher establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and assists in its maintenance campus wide
• Integrates the Acoma culture, values and language into lesson plans
• Takes interest in learning about the Acoma culture, values and language
• Initiate process to sustain student portfolios on an annual basis
• Prescribes effective learning programs and initiates referrals to appropriate personnel when concerns arise
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• The Elementary Teacher administers group standardized tests in accordance with the school’s testing program
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students’ academic, social and behavioral progress
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory record
• Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers
• Plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests and volunteers
• Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems

MINIMUM qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Education

· Current Level 1 New Mexico teaching certificate

· Current endorsements dependent upon specific positions may be required

· Additional requirements may be applicable for specific positions or temporary

waiver

· Working knowledge of school-based programs and activities

· Ability to communicate effectively to multiple audiences

· Able to perform all tasks identified in this job description

· Positive youth development and effective management techniques

· Demonstrate extensive knowledge in core academic subject matter

· Integrate Acoma culture, values and language into lesson plans

· Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America’s disadvantage

and high-need students as ensured by US Department of Education’s Every

Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be COVID 19 vaccinated and boosters. Employee will be tested weekly. Masks required for employees.

Application Question(s):

• Travel to work location in Acoma, New Mexico

License/Certification:

• Level 1 New Mexico teaching license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations