Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher

Position Overview

Teachers create lesson plans and teach those plans to the entire class, individually to students or in small groups, track student progress and present the information to parents, create tests, create and reinforce classroom rules, work with school administration prepare students for standardized tests, and manage students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, detention, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Additional duties may be assigned.)

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in the learning environment
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Participate in ongoing training sessions
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year
• Maintain grade books
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
• Create projects designed to enhance lectures
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Observe and evaluate student's performance
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
• Administer all formative, summative, and interim assessments

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Louisiana State Teaching certification in appropriate subject area (preferred)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology

Physical Demands

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling/carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person