5th Grade ELA Teacher

Description

• Practice and develop Key Teacher Skills daily
• Bring joy and excitement to the work every day
• Plan, internalize, and deliver high quality lesson plans using designated curricula
• Implement curricula and coordinate classroom learning activities grounded in academic standards and character developments
• Reinforce academic concepts by teaching whole and small groups and tutoring individual students
• Support a positive classroom environment by employing classroom management strategies, behavior interventions, and social emotional learning
• Use assessment data and feedback structures to inform your instructional decisions, attend and take ownership in data meetings with Assistant Principals or other instructional leaders
• Conduct appropriate assessments of students' work and maintain accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades and IEP progress if applicable.
• Communicate with students with optimistic growth mindset language
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification - completed or in process
• Active and valid Pennsylvania state clearances and credentials.
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Education and teaching
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Belief in service for others and service learning
• Belief in and alignment with NACS’ mission
• Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students