The Brilliance School Hiring for K-8 Teacher Job at Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga, OH Full Time

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The Teacher will support the classroom by teaching whole group, working with individual students, or small groups of students. Strong interpersonal communication skills and a patient, positive attitude are a must. In order to help educate their class and ensure success, teachers should be innovative team members who are passionate about transforming traditional approaches to educating scholars, performing as leaders, and inspiring as people, while seeking to set a new standard for what is possible for children.

What we value:

• Joy: Cultivate an environment where children and adults can pursue a love of learning with enthusiasm and optimism
• Collaboration: Maintain a flexible and energetic attitude of collaboration in service of strong results for our scholars
• Urgency: Consistently operate with a level of urgency and purpose to improve instructional practices & learning environments

Selected Responsibilities:

• Able to communicate and discuss assigned duties with teachers and effectively coordinate instructional efforts
• Organize and prepare materials such as lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits, equipment, etc.
• Assist and tutor children individually and in small groups under teacher’s guidance to help master material and reinforce learning
• Oversee students in classrooms, other areas on campus, and field trips
• Follow and enforce school rules
• Grade homework and tests, and record results
• Observe and record student performance as requested to assess progress
• Organize classroom and materials
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs as requested
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records
• Participate in staff meetings and committees
• Perform clerical work such as typing, filing, and duplicating materials
• Demonstrate the utmost respect for scholars and share a relentless commitment to their academic and personal growth.
• Keep track of role and ensure scholars are attending and participating in class, communicating with families to problem solve for non-participation.
• Keep an organized and orderly learning environment that promotes creativity and learning.
• Create joyous environments where scholars come to school every day.
• Embrace technology and use data to drive instructional decisions and plans, in order to respond to scholar’s needs more effectively, construct new teaching methods, and advance skill sets faster.
• Embrace professional learning and coaching to grow and hone your craft.
• Welcome, and act upon critical feedback with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Participate in professional development sessions and stay up to date with current teaching methods, practices, and any new knowledge in your field.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Be active in the school community and events.

The statements above intend to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching License
• Proven experience working with children of school age
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Planning and implementing activities with children
• Follow basic principles of childhood development
• Establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff
• The drive to do more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task
• An aptitude towards planning in order to derive future benefits, or to avoid problems
• The ability and actions needed to work with others to achieve shared goals
• Commitment to growing and collaborating with others to create a collective impact
• A belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can learn at levels higher than their current achievement indicates
• The ability to adapt one’s approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics
• Acting with a growth mindset and with urgency to invite, utilize, and reflect on feedback consistently

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
School monitors & adheres to CDC recommendations in response to COVID-19

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location