4/5 Math Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Functions

• Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities and STEM that is captured in units of study and daily plans.
• Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
• Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.

Student and Parent Partnership

• Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child’s first teacher.
• Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success.
• Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child’s successes and challenges.

Professional Culture

• Commit to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals
• Attend all professional development meetings and opportunities that may exceed the regular school day hours of 7:30a-4:30p
• Urgently and courageously takes actions in the best interest of students, even if they are new or unfamiliar

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• Meet all professional obligations and proactively communicate when changes come up
• Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes
• Effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to positive staff culture
• Collaborate with all staff members to ensure that all students have consistent and well-coordinated support
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• A valid teaching credential or enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year
• Agreement with the academic goals and philosophy of the Empower Community School
• Commitment to accountability, including a rigorous student testing regime
• Preferred: Prior experience in urban education