Salem - Elementary School Teacher - 25-26 School Year

Job Summary

The Teacher at AMERICAN PREP reports to the School Academic Director (Elementary) and is responsible for the instruction and assessment of a class of students and for coordinating and conducting all activities in relation to student learning and accomplishing the mission of AMERICAN PREP.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Commits to delivering the AMERICAN PREP curriculum to all students equitably.
• Adheres to the AMERICAN PREP Staff Manual.
• Follows the 180-day plan for their grade level or subject level, and updates the plan annually to allow for data-driven improvements.
• Communicates knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner.
• Assesses student achievement and develops plans to ensure student progress based on assessment data.
• Develops and maintains a stimulating and nurturing environment that meets student's individual and class needs.
• Works with team partners or others as appropriate to develop curriculum that aligns with the AMERICAN PREP standards and the school's charter.
• Uses Direct Instruction approaches where required or recommended
• Implements the CHAMPs program.
• Supports standards-based instructional approaches that ensure the continuous progress of students desiring more challenge, including but not limited to high-ability and high-performance learners.
• Participates in team meetings and offers professional guidance and input
• Engages in professional communication that meets AMERICAN PREPs communication policy.
• Utilizes data gathering and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Trivium and provides instruction appropriate to the phase of learning students are in. Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with this understanding.
• Shows empathy for and understanding of students.
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
• Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity. Facilitates resolution of problems that may arise with students and parents.
• Holds parent / student / teacher conferences as outlined in the staff manual.
• Works effectively with parent volunteers.

Professional Development Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities

Experience And Skills

Job Benefits

Skills Required

direct instruction , Assessment, Data Gathering