6th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Company: Open Sky
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the6th Grade Math and Science
Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his
or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The teacher will
work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to
ensure that academic success and character development are achieved
by all scholars in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the
long-range educational and organizational goals
- Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and
research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are
actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning
experiences
- Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and
perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and
diagnose areas of misunderstanding
- Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and
staff meetings, professional development, and events
- Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular
activities outside of regular school hours
- Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
- Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education
representative in your life for our scholars, team members and
community.
- Agree to comply at all times with our Code of Conduct and
Statement of Faith.
- Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in
collaboration with other team members
- Perform other duties as requested or required
Competencies
Serving Leader
- Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and
well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school
functions
Collaborative Relationships
- Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
- Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive
feedback and professional development opportunities
Resource Management
- Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not
limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades,
progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
Forming Character
- Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar
corrections and disciplinary actions
- Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all
scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral
expectations
- Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and
character development
Academic Excellence
- Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured
learning environment where all scholars are invested in their
academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their
potential
- Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year
and each interim assessment cycle
- Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular
and varied assessments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain
one
- Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3
years
- At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a
plus
- Experience working with students and families in low income
urban communities
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
Outlook
- Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for
virtual learning
- Proven track record of student achievement results
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform
the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of this position.
Keywords: Open Sky, Milwaukee , 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher, Education / Teaching , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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