Geometry / Algebra 1

York Academy is anticipating a Geometry / Algebra I teaching position available for 8th & 9th grade for the upcoming 24-25 school year. The teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the York Academy Regional Charter School and International Baccalaureate Programme Standards and Practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clearly and consistently articulates a shared commitment to the IB’s mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the IB learner profile and commitment to international-mindedness.
• Acknowledge the intellectual property of others when producing work and discuss with students the significance and importance of producing authentic and original work.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Demonstrate collaboration and effective relationship building with students, peers and families.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Model professional and ethical standards in all interactions with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Use inquiry-based teaching strategies and learning engagements.
• Collaborate with peers to plan and design units that meet the specific IB programme requirements and are in accordance with IB programme documentation, while also ensuring that all instructional resources meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Provide students with opportunities in the curriculum to reflect on the growth and demonstration of their learner profile attributes.
• Create learning experiences that are designed to include opportunities for students to collaborate.
• Encourage student choice in appropriate places in the curriculum, while also facilitating student exploration of their personal interests and ideas.
• Plan and facilitate learning experiences through which students can develop their own conceptual understandings.
• Integrate students’ prior knowledge into the curriculum to aid and extend learning for all students.
• Support language development with consideration for the language profiles of students.
• Use multiple technologies to aid and extend learning and teaching of all students.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Actively support student opportunities to develop, act and reflect on learning outcomes for service
• Regularly engage in reflection and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and growth.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.